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.
Lory
Lory
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Connect with Lory to explore 55049 Viareggio, Province of Lucca, Italy together
55049 Viareggio, Provi...
If you don't know your way around or want to get to know the little gems of the place like where ...
Karolína
Karolína
Connect with Karolína to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Karolína to know about the hidden gems of Praha, Česko
Connect with Karolína to explore Praha, Česko together
Praha, Česko
Maybe I can show you some hidden and more underground places. Something that basic turists can’t ...
Aly
Aly
Connect with Aly to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Aly to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with Aly to explore Cairo together
Connect and lend Aly's vehicle or get a ride
Cairo
Explore, discover and see the best of Egypt all while having fun and getting to exchange experien...
Waleed
Waleed
Connect with Waleed to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Waleed to know about the hidden gems of Amman, Jordan
Connect with Waleed to explore Amman, Jordan together
Connect and lend Waleed's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Waleed's travel and outdoor equipment
Amman, Jordan
Wanna have a drive around the city, walking in the local neighborhoods, exploring traditional foo...
Ahmed
Ahmed
Connect with Ahmed to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Ahmed's home
Connect with Ahmed to know about the hidden gems of Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Connect with Ahmed to explore Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq together
Connect and lend Ahmed's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Ahmed's travel and outdoor equipment
Erbil, Kurdistan Regio...
I would like to meet new people and new culture
Yasser
Yasser
Connect with Yasser to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Yasser's home
Connect with Yasser to know about the hidden gems of Cairo Festival City, Nasr City, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Yasser to explore Cairo Festival City, Nasr City, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Connect and lend Yasser's vehicle or get a ride
Cairo Festival City, N...
It’s always nice to have a local enthusiast who can show you around and provide tips and tricks t...
Nikola
Nikola
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Connect with Nikola to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Nikola's home
Connect with Nikola to know about the hidden gems of Belgrade
Connect with Nikola to explore Belgrade together
Connect and lend Nikola's vehicle or get a ride
Belgrade
I am single 52 yr old male, looking for travel buddy. If you are in Belgrade and would like enjo...
Hamdi
Hamdi
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Connect with Hamdi to explore İstanbul together
İstanbul
I was born in this city, I am living in this city for 27 years I know every inch of it.
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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.