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.
osman
osman
Connect with osman to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in osman's home
Connect with osman to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with osman to explore Istanbul together
Connect and lend osman's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use osman's travel and outdoor equipment
Istanbul
Providing Hotel, Ticket,Tour,Transfer, Extrem Sports
Murad
Murad
Connect with Murad to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Murad's home
Connect with Murad to know about the hidden gems of Mersin
Connect with Murad to explore Mersin together
Connect and lend Murad's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Murad's travel and outdoor equipment
Mersin
Hey there, fellow traveler! 🌍 I'm a 32-year-old guy from Mersin, Turkey, but I grew up in Amman. ...
Hasse
Hasse
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Connect with Hasse to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Hasse to know about the hidden gems of Prague
Connect with Hasse to explore Prague together
Prague
Stock full of history, beautiful architecture and an intruiging Central Europe atmosphere.
Minimax
Minimax
Connect with Minimax to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Minimax to know about the hidden gems of Pančevo, Serbia
Pančevo, Serbia
Can show around in city and region.
Soran
Soran
Connect with Soran to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Soran's home
Connect with Soran to know about the hidden gems of Erbil, Iraq
Connect with Soran to explore Erbil, Iraq together
Connect and lend Soran's vehicle or get a ride
Erbil, Iraq
I will show you historical spots in Erbil and we will try delicous iraqi kurdish food together
Stelios
Stelios
Connect with Stelios to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Stelios to know about the hidden gems of Chania, Greece
Connect with Stelios to explore Chania, Greece together
Chania, Greece
Can share a lot of tips that can make your experience a lot better in Chania
Arifur
Arifur
Connect with Arifur to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Arifur's home
Connect with Arifur to know about the hidden gems of 94032 Passau, Germany
Connect with Arifur to explore 94032 Passau, Germany together
94032 Passau, Germany
I like to talk, help them to find the accommodation and beautifully place
Alex
Alex
Connect with Alex to meet up for coffee or drink
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
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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.