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.
Tahir
Tahir
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Connect with Tahir to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Tahir's home
Connect with Tahir to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Tahir to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
You will see with me the special side of my city that only those who spent their lives in it know
Dorinda
Dorinda
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Connect with Dorinda to know about the hidden gems of Wrocław, Poland
Wrocław, Poland
I’m an expat in Poland, and I’ve been living in Wrocław for 3 years. If you need some tips or rec...
Khashi
Khashi
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Connect and stay in Khashi's home
Connect with Khashi to know about the hidden gems of Munich
Connect with Khashi to explore Munich together
Munich
I’m here to be your local friend , I traveled a lot and what I always wanted was a local friend, ...
ms
ms
Connect with ms to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in ms's home
Connect with ms to explore Rome together
Rome
Let's make a good memory in Rome.
Θωμάς
Θωμάς
Connect with Θωμάς to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Θωμάς's home
Connect with Θωμάς to know about the hidden gems of Λάρισα, Ελλάδα
Connect with Θωμάς to explore Λάρισα, Ελλάδα together
Λάρισα, Ελλάδα
Hey there, fellow traveler! Welcome to Larissa 🌍 I'm a tech enthusiast and music lover, always up...
Aly
Aly
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Connect with Aly to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with Aly to explore Cairo together
Connect and lend Aly's vehicle or get a ride
Cairo
Explore, discover and see the best of Egypt all while having fun and getting to exchange experien...
Szilvia
Szilvia
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Connect with Szilvia to know about the hidden gems of Budapest
Connect with Szilvia to explore Budapest together
Budapest
I know the best places of my city.
Hamdi
Hamdi
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Connect with Hamdi to know about the hidden gems of Amman
Connect with Hamdi to explore Amman together
Connect and lend Hamdi's vehicle or get a ride
Amman
Amman is beautiful and diverse middle eastern city which has many great attractions and activitie...
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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.