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.
Lilly
Lilly
Connect with Lilly to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Lilly to explore Ix-Xgħajra, Malta together
Ix-Xgħajra, Malta
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Wahid
Wahid
Connect and lend Wahid's vehicle or get a ride
Erbil, Iraq
Erbil
megs
megs
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Connect with megs to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in megs's home
Connect with megs to know about the hidden gems of Hurghada
Connect with megs to explore Hurghada together
Connect and use megs's travel and outdoor equipment
Hurghada
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Amr
Amr
Connect with Amr to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Amr's home
Cairo
i have a private extra room for guest , i am down to earth , educated , i speak many language , i...
Lorant
Lorant
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Connect with Lorant to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Lorant's home
Connect with Lorant to know about the hidden gems of Budapest
Connect with Lorant to explore Budapest together
Connect and lend Lorant's vehicle or get a ride
Budapest
I am a welcoming Hungarian as most of us, and happy to give you some guidance during your stay. N...
Yiannis
Yiannis
Connect with Yiannis to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Yiannis's home
Connect with Yiannis to know about the hidden gems of Limassol, Cyprus
Connect with Yiannis to explore Limassol, Cyprus together
Connect and lend Yiannis's vehicle or get a ride
Limassol, Cyprus
Independent well fit, living alone in my private house on the beach. I love travelling and explor...
Or
Or
Connect and use Or's travel and outdoor equipment
Qormi
I have a big Boat, for rafting and exploring the kinnert
Riad
Riad
Connect with Riad to meet up for coffee or drink
Rome, Metropolitan Cit...
Would love to meet people on my travels and explore Italy together, massive fan of coffee, good f...
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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.