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.
Suat
Suat
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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
Klaudia
Klaudia
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Connect with Klaudia to know about the hidden gems of Łódź, Poland
Connect with Klaudia to explore Łódź, Poland together
Łódź, Poland
Honestly speaking, a lot of people coming to Lodz, they don’t know that this city has such a big ...
Hossam
Hossam
Connect with Hossam to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and lend Hossam's vehicle or get a ride
St Catherine, Qesm Sha...
Traveling tonight to Saint Catherine and then I will move to dahab or Nuweiba, alone with my car.
Yhuda
Yhuda
Connect and use Yhuda's travel and outdoor equipment
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Mohammad
Mohammad
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Connect with Mohammad to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mohammad to know about the hidden gems of Antalya
Connect with Mohammad to explore Antalya together
Connect and lend Mohammad's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Mohammad's travel and outdoor equipment
Antalya
'-) it is nice to know what adventurer do to people .
Amir
Amir
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Connect and stay in Amir's home
Connect with Amir to know about the hidden gems of Erbil, Erbil Governorate, Iraq
Connect with Amir to explore Erbil, Erbil Governorate, Iraq together
Connect and lend Amir's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Amir's travel and outdoor equipment
Erbil, Erbil Governora...
Hey there, solo traveler! Welcome to Erbil! I'm a local engineer who loves exploring the city, ca...
Andreas
Andreas
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Connect with Andreas to explore Chania, Greece together
Chania, Greece
I live here in Chania near Nea Xora, originally from Sweden. Im a Music Producer and working full...
Aggie
Aggie
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Connect with Aggie to know about the hidden gems of Krakow
Connect with Aggie to explore Krakow together
Krakow
If you’re visiting Kraków and want a local to hang out with, I’m happy to keep you company and sh...
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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.