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.
stefano
stefano
Connect with stefano to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with stefano to know about the hidden gems of Gravina in Puglia
Connect and lend stefano's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use stefano's travel and outdoor equipment
Gravina in Puglia
I love experiencing a country like a local rather than just being a tourist. I’m always curious t...
Marco
Marco
Connect with Marco to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Marco to know about the hidden gems of Belgrade, Serbia
Connect with Marco to explore Belgrade, Serbia together
Belgrade, Serbia
Nothing fancy. Im neither a tour guide nor a history or geography professor, and my English is fa...
Shachar
Shachar
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Connect with Shachar to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Shachar to explore Tel Aviv together
Tel Aviv
I would like to go to some local places, blend with the locals and show what Israel really is like.
Burak
Burak
Connect with Burak to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Burak's home
Connect with Burak to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Burak to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
I live in Istanbul,happy to show people around or give them advices.
Mahran
Mahran
Connect with Mahran to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mahran to know about the hidden gems of Amman
Connect with Mahran to explore Amman together
Connect and lend Mahran's vehicle or get a ride
Amman
I'm happy to meet any traveler as I'm Traveller too and I'd like to find travel buddy also..
Evgeny
Evgeny
Connect with Evgeny to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Evgeny's home
Connect with Evgeny to know about the hidden gems of Kutaisi
Connect with Evgeny to explore Kutaisi together
Connect and lend Evgeny's vehicle or get a ride
Kutaisi
Can help with meeting you at the airport, warn about some local features and give advice regardin...
ioxeen
ioxeen
Connect with ioxeen to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Türkiye
İstanbul, Türkiye
Visiting city on foot is the best way to explore. Istanbul offers various streets to get lost and...
Hrayr
Hrayr
Connect with Hrayr to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Hrayr to know about the hidden gems of Yerevan, Armenia
Connect and lend Hrayr's vehicle or get a ride
Yerevan, Armenia
I'm Hrayr, a Lebanese-Armenian who moved to Armenia in 2019. With roots in both Lebanon's lively ...
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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.