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.
Musab
Musab
Connect with Musab to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Musab to know about the hidden gems of Sofia, Bulgaria
Connect with Musab to explore Sofia, Bulgaria together
Sofia, Bulgaria
I would like to share with the most important sights in Sofia. I have been traveling all of Bul...
ahmet
ahmet
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Connect and stay in ahmet's home
Connect with ahmet to know about the hidden gems of Kayseri
Connect with ahmet to explore Kayseri together
Kayseri
We can going on skiing to Mount Erciyes in the winters or mountaineering in the summers.
Michele
Michele
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Connect with Michele to know about the hidden gems of 38037 Predazzo, Autonomous Province of Trento, Italy
Connect with Michele to explore 38037 Predazzo, Autonomous Province of Trento, Italy together
38037 Predazzo, Autono...
Explore this valley more, lets go
Enrico
Enrico
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Connect and stay in Enrico's home
Connect with Enrico to know about the hidden gems of Rome
Connect with Enrico to explore Rome together
Rome
I am available on weekends but I always prefer leaving Rome and heading to small towns or in beau...
kader🍀
kader🍀
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Connect with kader🍀 to know about the hidden gems of Perugia, Province of Perugia, Italy
Connect with kader🍀 to explore Perugia, Province of Perugia, Italy together
Connect and lend kader🍀's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use kader🍀's travel and outdoor equipment
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Perugia, Province of P...
i like meet new people from wvry where and chare cooking watsh Tv walking
Abdelaziz
Abdelaziz
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Connect with Abdelaziz to explore Amman, Jordan together
Amman, Jordan
I'm living alone few couple weeks. So I'm open to any type of fun. Hangout, Coffee, trips, or eve...
Shah
Shah
Connect with Shah to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
Go through the old streets of Istanbul with sparkling stories and years of history. It won't let ...
Mortaza
Mortaza
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Beirut
Hey there! Welcome to Beirut! I'm excited to show you around my city, whether it's grabbing a cof...
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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.