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.
Julian
Julian
Munich
If you need any help in or around Munich, just give me a text. Try to help as good as i can. cheers
Mo
Mo
Connect with Mo to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mo to know about the hidden gems of Warsaw, Poland
Connect with Mo to explore Warsaw, Poland together
Warsaw, Poland
Im ready for showing any place in poland
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 ...
Melli
Melli
Connect with Melli to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Melli to know about the hidden gems of Landshut, Germany
Connect with Melli to explore Landshut, Germany together
Landshut, Germany
I am always passionate about ging you tips what to visit in lovely Bavaria or showing you around ...
Hayfa
Hayfa
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Izmir
I'm in izmir for one month and looking for travel buddies to go all around turkey
ΒΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ
ΒΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ
Connect with ΒΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with ΒΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ to know about the hidden gems of Milos
Connect with ΒΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ to explore Milos together
Connect and lend ΒΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ's vehicle or get a ride
Milos
There are a lot of hidden gems in this city, off the beaten path
Mikheil
Mikheil
Connect with Mikheil to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Mikheil's home
Connect with Mikheil to know about the hidden gems of Tbilisi, Georgia
Connect with Mikheil to explore Tbilisi, Georgia together
Tbilisi, Georgia
I m wine enthusiast and we can dive together through natural Georgian wine 💫
Lory
Lory
Connect with Lory to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Lory to know about the hidden gems of Opatija
Opatija
Opatija (Abbazia in Italian) is one of the most beautiful small towns of the coast. I live very c...
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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.