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.
Dragos
Dragos
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Connect with Dragos to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Dragos to know about the hidden gems of Bucharest
Connect and lend Dragos's vehicle or get a ride
Connect with Dragos to explore Bucharest together
Bucharest
Custom Travel Romania - I organize custom experiential themed travel & trips
Suat
Suat
Connect with Suat to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Suat's home
Connect with Suat to know about the hidden gems of Bursa, Türkiye
Connect with Suat to explore Bursa, Türkiye together
Bursa, Türkiye
Bursa is a historical places which has good nature by mountain and sea
Bettina
Bettina
Connect with Bettina to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Bettina to know about the hidden gems of Warsaw, Poland
Connect with Bettina to explore Warsaw, Poland together
Warsaw, Poland
* Here for good vibes, authentic connections and travel companions * Asian living and working in...
Michele
Michele
Connect with Michele to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Michele to know about the hidden gems of 38037 Predazzo, Autonomous Province of Trento, Italy
Connect with Michele to explore 38037 Predazzo, Autonomous Province of Trento, Italy together
38037 Predazzo, Autono...
Explore this valley more, lets go
ssss
ssss
Connect and use ssss's travel and outdoor equipment
تبوك السعودية
Welcome to Saudi Arabia, go ahead and try touring with me by motorbike in Tabuk, Al-Ula and Neom
Sladjan
Sladjan
Connect with Sladjan to meet up for coffee or drink
Budva, Montenegro
I can show u around town and teach u a little bit about the history of Budva.
Soran
Soran
Connect with Soran to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Soran's home
Connect with Soran to know about the hidden gems of Erbil, Iraq
Connect with Soran to explore Erbil, Iraq together
Connect and lend Soran's vehicle or get a ride
Erbil, Iraq
I will show you historical spots in Erbil and we will try delicous iraqi kurdish food together
Tyler
Tyler
Connect with Tyler to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Tyler's home
Connect with Tyler to know about the hidden gems of Prague, Czechia
Connect with Tyler to explore Prague, Czechia together
Prague, Czechia
Meet for coffee, show you around)
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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.