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.
Ziad
Ziad
Connect with Ziad to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Ziad to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with Ziad to explore Cairo together
Cairo
hello I'm Ziad, 23y, Doctor, content creator, traveler. I had a travel agency called "Traveloph...
Rahaf
Rahaf
Connect with Rahaf to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Rahaf to know about the hidden gems of Damascus
Connect with Rahaf to explore Damascus together
Damascus
Welcome to Damascus.<br>My name is Rahaf, I'm a doctor who loves exploring the great outdoors. <b...
Sameh
Sameh
Connect with Sameh to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Sameh's home
Connect with Sameh to know about the hidden gems of Ram Allah wal-Birah, Palestinian Territory Occupied
Ram Allah wal-Birah, P...
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Kirill
Kirill
Connect with Kirill to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Kirill's home
Connect with Kirill to know about the hidden gems of Munich
Connect with Kirill to explore Munich together
Munich
I can show you around Munich and show you everything you need to see. I can also show you the bes...
Rudi
Rudi
Connect with Rudi to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Rudi to know about the hidden gems of Bavarian Forest National Park
Connect with Rudi to explore Bavarian Forest National Park together
Bavarian Forest Nation...
egensburg ist ein UNESCO-juwel mit über 2.000 Jahren Geschichte: mittelalterliche Gassen, die Ste...
Bettina
Bettina
Connect with Bettina to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Bettina to know about the hidden gems of Warsaw, Poland
Connect with Bettina to explore Warsaw, Poland together
Warsaw, Poland
* Here for good vibes, authentic connections and travel companions * Asian living and working in...
Filiz
Filiz
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Connect with Filiz to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Filiz to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Filiz to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
I really like to visit everywhere in İstanbul. I have special route in this city and I visited be...
DEME
DEME
Connect with DEME to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with DEME to know about the hidden gems of Athens
Connect with DEME to explore Athens together
Athens
Experienced local hosting volunteer (not a tourist guide), happy to show you around my area, away...
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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.