How GAFFL Works

Search Destination

Search and select a destination that you are traveling to.

Find Locals

Browse through the list of locals in istanbul.

Get Connected

When you find a local who you want to take tips from or meet up with, click the connect button and start chatting with them.

Take Tips & Trips

Get the best tips and advice from locals, or plan a trip together, meet up, and let them show you around their town.
hisham
hisham
Connect with hisham to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in hisham's home
Connect with hisham to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with hisham to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Connect and lend hisham's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use hisham's travel and outdoor equipment
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
sharing ideas
Akram
Akram
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Connect with Akram to know about the hidden gems of Misrata, Libya
Connect with Akram to explore Misrata, Libya together
Misrata, Libya
Show you around in my city the old places our tradition and culture in general help you with anyt...
Khaled
Khaled
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Connect with Khaled to know about the hidden gems of Wrocław, Poland
Connect with Khaled to explore Wrocław, Poland together
Wrocław, Poland
i have explored every inch in Wrocław and i deepy love meeting new people , so hit me up if you w...
Aladdin
Aladdin
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Connect with Aladdin to know about the hidden gems of Amman, Jordan
Connect with Aladdin to explore Amman, Jordan together
Connect and lend Aladdin's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Aladdin's travel and outdoor equipment
Amman, Jordan
Waiting you in Jordan
Chris
Chris
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Connect with Chris to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Chris's home
Connect with Chris to know about the hidden gems of Munich, Germany
Connect with Chris to explore Munich, Germany together
Munich, Germany
German native here, who reveals you an own kind of view of the beautiful city of Munich 🙂
ms
ms
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Connect and stay in ms's home
Connect with ms to explore Rome together
Rome
Let's make a good memory in Rome.
Bishoy
Bishoy
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Connect with Bishoy to know about the hidden gems of Nasr City, Al Manteqah Al Oula, Nasr City, Cairo Governorate 4450113, Egypt
Nasr City, Al Manteqah...
Give suggestions and try new things
Asher
Asher
Connect with Asher to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Asher's home
Connect with Asher to know about the hidden gems of Jerusalem, Israel
Connect with Asher to explore Jerusalem, Israel together
Connect and lend Asher's vehicle or get a ride
Jerusalem, Israel
We can have a good time seeing the city. It's always intriguing and exciting for me to meet peopl...
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What GAFFL Users Are Saying
Marie
Marie Arroseres
from France

"It’s really nice to have a platform like GAFFL with lots of travelers wanting to do the same as you, a real beautiful cultural exchange. You can meet people so easily and in a trustful way. We were four girls, from French, German and American backgrounds, without knowing each other from before. We spent an amazing week together, 2000km driving, camping on the way. We saw kangaroos, koalas, penguins and pelicans"

Saed
Saeed Alam
from Canada

“I have found GAFFL to be an amazing tool for finding similar minded travel partners to embark on an adventure. Through GAFFL, I had organized a trip to Mexico City last month and Quazi joined the trip from Victoria, BC. We spent 14 days of straight exploring, hiking, eating and drinking. Quite an amazing experience - all thanks to GAFFL!”

Scarlett
Scarlett Mansfield
from United Kingdom

"I accidentally scrolled across GAFFL and I'm so pleased I did. I met Amaia and immediately decided to road-trip together. We're spending 10 days together and it's great because we have so much in common. Couldn't have done it without GAFFL helping us find one another! It has honestly made NZ so much cheaper to explore as I get to split the costs with someone too​"

Why GAFFL is the Best Place to Meet Locals in Istanbul

GAFFL is perfect for travelers who are looking to meet locals and have an authentic experience in Istanbul. We have a 3-step verification process which includes social media, phone number, and valid government ID, so you can feel safe about meeting locals in Istanbul. With users from over 190 countries, you can connect with locals. take tips, meet and explore Istanbul together.