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.
Mehmet
Mehmet
Connect with Mehmet to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mehmet to know about the hidden gems of Sakarya, Türkiye
Connect with Mehmet to explore Sakarya, Türkiye together
Sakarya, Türkiye
Historical Sakarya bridge and Geyve bridge which was building in 1495.
Mary
Mary
Connect with Mary to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mary to know about the hidden gems of Naousa, Greece
Naousa, Greece
Having grown up in Paros, I know the island very well and many of its beautiful spots — not only ...
Dorin
Dorin
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Connect with Dorin to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Dorin to know about the hidden gems of Cluj-Napoca
Connect with Dorin to explore Cluj-Napoca together
Cluj-Napoca
I can give You a lot of informations and tips about Cluj-Napoca and Transilvania
ELG
ELG
Connect with ELG to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with ELG to know about the hidden gems of Bucharest
Connect with ELG to explore Bucharest together
Bucharest
Hey there, fellow traveler! Welcome to Bucharest! 🌍 As a seasoned explorer and tech enthusiast, I...
AA
AA
Connect with AA to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in AA's home
Connect with AA to know about the hidden gems of Kraków, Poland
Connect with AA to explore Kraków, Poland together
Kraków, Poland
explore the city
marco
marco
Connect with marco to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with marco to know about the hidden gems of Pesaro PU, Italia
Connect with marco to explore Pesaro PU, Italia together
Pesaro PU, Italia
Show the city, the sea, the hills, the cultural places, the social life and food
Chitransh
Chitransh
Connect with Chitransh to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Chitransh's home
Connect with Chitransh to know about the hidden gems of Munich, Germany
Connect with Chitransh to explore Munich, Germany together
Munich, Germany
There's always the traditional Marienplatz, Stachus and the old city area. One could also go out ...
Tony
Tony
Connect with Tony to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Tony to know about the hidden gems of Tirana
Connect with Tony to explore Tirana together
Connect and lend Tony's vehicle or get a ride
Tirana
Since I am a traveler myself, I can give you the right suggestion what to see and what to do, unf...
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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.