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.
Nadine
Nadine
Connect with Nadine to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Nadine to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with Nadine to explore Cairo together
Cairo
I'm a Cairo-based travel blogger/solo traveler and I love showing other travelers around and conn...
elena
elena
Connect with elena to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with elena to explore Athens together
Athens
lets discover athens together i show you around. this amazing city. the home of the Gods
Dionisios
Dionisios
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Connect and stay in Dionisios's home
Athens, Greece
add me on social dionisios GIAILIDIS Instagram Facebook to meet you 😘😘😘 0030 699 320 2108 viber...
Davide
Davide
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Connect and stay in Davide's home
Connect with Davide to know about the hidden gems of Ferrara, Province of Ferrara, Italy
Connect with Davide to explore Ferrara, Province of Ferrara, Italy together
Ferrara, Province of F...
i love walking and showing the best places in the town despite the fact it's not big but there ar...
Okay
Okay
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Istanbul
Hello, I am from Istanbul. My goal is to accompany you on our trip to Istanbul and improve my Eng...
Rebecca
Rebecca
Connect and stay in Rebecca's home
Connect with Rebecca to explore Dubrovnik, Croatia together
Connect and lend Rebecca's vehicle or get a ride
Dubrovnik, Croatia
I organise 5 day tours for solo travellers :) Your accommodation will be my home (I have 2 gorgeo...
ajinkya
ajinkya
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Warsaw, Poland
I am new in warsaw poland and have rented out a nice cosy place to stay in mokotow and explore.
Emad
Emad
Connect with Emad to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Emad to know about the hidden gems of Sharm El-Sheikh, Second Sharm Al Shiekh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Emad to explore Sharm El-Sheikh, Second Sharm Al Shiekh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt together
Connect and use Emad's travel and outdoor equipment
Connect and lend Emad's vehicle or get a ride
Sharm El-Sheikh, Secon...
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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

β€œI 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.