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.
Laxmi
Laxmi
Connect with Laxmi to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Laxmi's home
Connect with Laxmi to know about the hidden gems of Makarska
Connect with Laxmi to explore Makarska together
Makarska
Makarska and its neighbouring villages and towns are breathtaking.
Yasen
Yasen
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Connect and stay in Yasen's home
Connect with Yasen to know about the hidden gems of Sofia
Connect with Yasen to explore Sofia together
Connect with Yasen to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and lend Yasen's vehicle or get a ride
Sofia
I am kind of fun. Lets roam around.
mohanad
mohanad
Connect with mohanad to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with mohanad to know about the hidden gems of El-Bostan
Connect with mohanad to explore El-Bostan together
El-Bostan
let's hang out and take around in the city
Angelos
Angelos
Connect with Angelos to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Angelos to know about the hidden gems of Zefiri, Greece
Connect with Angelos to explore Zefiri, Greece together
Zefiri, Greece
Hey there..if you are planning to visit Athens i can maybe show you around here. I too am looking...
burak
burak
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Connect with burak to know about the hidden gems of Cappadocia
Cappadocia
im living cappadocia for a long time.
Natheer
Natheer
Connect with Natheer to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Natheer's home
Connect with Natheer to know about the hidden gems of Amman, Jordan
Connect with Natheer to explore Amman, Jordan together
Connect and lend Natheer's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Natheer's travel and outdoor equipment
Amman, Jordan
I will show you all you want in Jordan
Jill
Jill
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Istanbul
I have justoved to izmir and I plan to stay a month. I live near the thermal spa hotel and really...
Liuba
Liuba
Connect with Liuba to know about the hidden gems of Chișinău, Moldova
Connect with Liuba to meet up for coffee or drink
Chișinău, Moldova
will be glad to give you my insights on. the country and to meet for a ☕️
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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.