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.
Petra
Petra
Connect with Petra to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Petra to know about the hidden gems of Vienna
Connect with Petra to explore Vienna together
Vienna
It is always more interesting to connect a city with its locals. Works for me - maybe you're lo...
ravi
ravi
Connect with ravi to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in ravi's home
Connect with ravi to know about the hidden gems of Varazhdin, Croatia
Connect with ravi to explore Varazhdin, Croatia together
Connect and use ravi's travel and outdoor equipment
Varazhdin, Croatia
I love to hang out with people to joy party concerts
Enes
Enes
Connect with Enes to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Enes to explore İstanbul, Türkiye together
İstanbul, Türkiye
actually I will be busy almost until en of the year but there is small gaps that I can show u around
Csaba
Csaba
Connect with Csaba to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Csaba's home
Connect with Csaba to know about the hidden gems of Budapest, Hungary
Connect with Csaba to explore Budapest, Hungary together
Budapest, Hungary
hot springs, cool rooftops
Dimitris
Dimitris
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Connect with Dimitris to know about the hidden gems of Samos 831 00, Greece
Connect with Dimitris to explore Samos 831 00, Greece together
Samos 831 00, Greece
Get in touch with me if you need any advices from an outdoorsman local who loves and enjoys natur...
Mohammad
Mohammad
Connect with Mohammad to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mohammad to know about the hidden gems of Amman
Connect with Mohammad to explore Amman together
Amman
Share travel experience and know more about travelers countries, giving advice for nice places in...
Mustafa
Mustafa
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Connect with Mustafa to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Mustafa's home
Connect with Mustafa to explore Bagdad, Iraq together
Connect and use Mustafa's travel and outdoor equipment
Bagdad, Iraq
Hey there! 🌍 If you're a solo traveler in Baghdad, I've got your back!
Kordonskyi
Kordonskyi
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Connect with Kordonskyi to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Kordonskyi's home
Connect with Kordonskyi to know about the hidden gems of Cherkasy, Черкасская область, Украина
Connect with Kordonskyi to explore Cherkasy, Черкасская область, Украина together
Cherkasy, Черкасская о...
Hey there, fellow traveler! Welcome to Cherkasy! I'd love to show you around and share my favori...
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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.