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.
Francesco
Francesco
Connect with Francesco to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Francesco's home
Connect with Francesco to know about the hidden gems of 86029 Trivento CB, Italy
Connect with Francesco to explore 86029 Trivento CB, Italy together
86029 Trivento CB, Italy
It would be great to share interests, information, knowledges and exchange hospitality when needed.
Roben
Roben
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Connect with Roben to know about the hidden gems of Cyclades
Connect with Roben to explore Cyclades together
Cyclades
Explore explore explore:)
Filip
Filip
Connect with Filip to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Filip to know about the hidden gems of Belgrade, Serbia
Connect with Filip to explore Belgrade, Serbia together
Connect and lend Filip's vehicle or get a ride
Belgrade, Serbia
I would like you to take a places with best coffee and if you are fun of electronic music, I woul...
Yoram
Yoram
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Azrieli Center, Derech...
Explore
Alex
Alex
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Connect and stay in Alex's home
Connect with Alex to know about the hidden gems of Prague
Connect with Alex to explore Prague together
Connect and lend Alex's vehicle or get a ride
Prague
Write me for any help, I will be there for you if I'm available with pleasure
Farshad
Farshad
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Connect with Farshad to know about the hidden gems of Trabzon, Ortahisar/Trabzon, Turkey
Connect with Farshad to explore Trabzon, Ortahisar/Trabzon, Turkey together
Connect and lend Farshad's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Farshad's travel and outdoor equipment
Trabzon, Ortahisar/Tra...
Let’s enjoy together
Zohan
Zohan
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Warszawa, Poland
Hey there! 🌍 If you're a solo traveler in Warsaw, I'm your go-to guy! I'm 24, love backpacking, r...
Tamer
Tamer
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Connect with Tamer to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
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Cairo, Cairo Governora...
U r welcome
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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.