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.
Mahran
Mahran
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Connect with Mahran to know about the hidden gems of Amman
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Amman
I'm happy to meet any traveler as I'm Traveller too and I'd like to find travel buddy also..
Farhan
Farhan
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Connect with Farhan to know about the hidden gems of Warsaw, Poland
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Warsaw, Poland
I can share my experience to you
Fady
Fady
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Amman, Jordan
let me show you how locals are living here
Azan
Azan
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Gorizia, Italy
Come to Italy Gorizia and join me
Anestis
Anestis
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Connect with Anestis to know about the hidden gems of Θεσσαλονίκη, Ελλάδα
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Θεσσαλονίκη, Ελλάδα
My town offers a combination of history , sight seeing , delicious food and many activities!!
Dorin
Dorin
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Connect with Dorin to know about the hidden gems of Cluj-Napoca
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Cluj-Napoca
I can give You a lot of informations and tips about Cluj-Napoca and Transilvania
Gianmarco
Gianmarco
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Connect with Gianmarco to know about the hidden gems of Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
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Venice, Metropolitan C...
Hi! I'm Gianmarco, I'm 29 and I work as insurance consultant for Allianz. I managed an Airbnb for...
Sherif
Sherif
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Connect with Sherif to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
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Cairo, Cairo Governora...
Island hopping, Dinning, grabbing a drink, showing around my city
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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.