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.
Mark
Mark
Connect with Mark to meet up for coffee or drink
Mġarr, Malta
Need to roam around Malta let me know for North and central area :)
Muath
Muath
Connect with Muath to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Muath's home
Connect with Muath to know about the hidden gems of Amman
Connect with Muath to explore Amman together
Amman
To hangout and to show you around
smaro
smaro
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Connect with smaro to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with smaro to know about the hidden gems of Thessaloniki
Connect with smaro to explore Thessaloniki together
Thessaloniki
​I work with clients 1-1 outdoors in Thessaloniki. If you are experiencing loneliness, stress, s...
Rad
Rad
Connect with Rad to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Rad's home
Connect with Rad to know about the hidden gems of Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Connect with Rad to explore Cluj-Napoca, Romania together
Connect and lend Rad's vehicle or get a ride
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Hey there, solo traveler! Welcome to Cluj-Napoca! 🌍 If you're up for an adventure, I'm your guy! ...
Or
Or
Connect and use Or's travel and outdoor equipment
Qormi
I have a big Boat, for rafting and exploring the kinnert
Mohamed
Mohamed
Cairo
am flight attendant who travelled so much in Egypt and stayed in so many place and also I speak E...
Sparsh
Sparsh
Connect with Sparsh to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Sparsh to know about the hidden gems of Yerevan, Armenia
Connect with Sparsh to explore Yerevan, Armenia together
Yerevan, Armenia
Best hotspots if town
Lara
Lara
Connect with Lara to explore İstanbul, Türkiye together
İstanbul, Türkiye
If you want to experience Istanbul, Turkey's most culturally and historically rich city, with a l...
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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.