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.
Radek
Radek
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Connect with Radek to know about the hidden gems of Kwidzyn
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Kwidzyn
Looking to spend the next chapter of my life travelling and meeting new people.
Aggelos
Aggelos
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Connect with Aggelos to know about the hidden gems of Glifada, Greece
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Glifada, Greece
Hey there! Welcome to Glifada! 🇬🇷 As a fellow traveler, I understand the excitement and sometimes...
Chitransh
Chitransh
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Connect with Chitransh to know about the hidden gems of Munich, Germany
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Munich, Germany
There's always the traditional Marienplatz, Stachus and the old city area. One could also go out ...
timoleon
timoleon
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Connect with timoleon to know about the hidden gems of Athens, Greece
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Athens, Greece
Hey there, solo traveler! Welcome to Athens! 🇬🇷 I'm Timos. As a seasoned traveler myself, I know ...
Timi
Timi
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Budapest
i can show you around my fav places in Budapest
Mai
Mai
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Sharm El-Sheikh
If you’re not sure where to go or want tips from someone local, I’m always happy to help. I m...
Alexandros
Alexandros
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Athens, Greece
As a local from Athens, I would love to show you around beyond the usual tourist routes! I can ta...
Hannah
Hannah
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Connect with Hannah to know about the hidden gems of Alexandria, Egypt
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Alexandria, Egypt
Hey there, fellow solo traveler! Welcome to Alexandria! I'm a local gal who's passionate about ps...
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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.