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.
Al
Al
Connect with Al to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Al's home
Connect with Al to know about the hidden gems of Naples, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy
Connect with Al to explore Naples, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy together
Connect and lend Al's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Al's travel and outdoor equipment
Naples, Metropolitan C...
take a glass or a run
Driss
Driss
Connect with Driss to meet up for coffee or drink
Bucharest, Romania
Long walks around the city, to feel the vibes
Nader
Nader
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Connect with Nader to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with Nader to explore Cairo together
Connect and lend Nader's vehicle or get a ride
Cairo
We can take trips around Egypt, I like to visit all the good cities with you, and i always have a...
Giorgi
Giorgi
Connect with Giorgi to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Giorgi's home
Connect with Giorgi to know about the hidden gems of Warszawa
Connect with Giorgi to explore Warszawa together
Connect and lend Giorgi's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Giorgi's travel and outdoor equipment
Warszawa
I am ready to consider all offers as it is my hobby to meet new people
zevy
zevy
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Connect with zevy to know about the hidden gems of Bet Shemesh, Israel
Connect with zevy to explore Bet Shemesh, Israel together
Bet Shemesh, Israel
I will show you around this great country
Majd
Majd
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Damascus
My name is majd, and i can show you damascus in all of version of the city
Mustafa
Mustafa
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Connect with Mustafa to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mustafa to know about the hidden gems of Kadıköy
Connect with Mustafa to explore Kadıköy together
Kadıköy
I love traveling to the museum and walking in the seaside. We can grab our coffee and walk like m...
Robert
Robert
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Connect and stay in Robert's home
Connect with Robert to know about the hidden gems of Warsaw
Connect with Robert to explore Warsaw together
Warsaw
A safe, modern, clean city with great cuisine, architecture and people.
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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.