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.
hazem
hazem
Connect with hazem to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with hazem to know about the hidden gems of Amman, Jordan
Amman, Jordan
Just ask me where to go , so i can help you with good things in your budget
Lukas
Lukas
Connect with Lukas to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Lukas's home
Connect with Lukas to know about the hidden gems of Trakai, Lithuania
Connect with Lukas to explore Trakai, Lithuania together
Connect and lend Lukas's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Lukas's travel and outdoor equipment
Trakai, Lithuania
open minded, spontanious, up for any kind of fun 🙃
Manuel
Manuel
Connect with Manuel to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Manuel to know about the hidden gems of 95014 Giarre, Metropolitan city of Catania, Italy
Connect with Manuel to explore 95014 Giarre, Metropolitan city of Catania, Italy together
Connect and lend Manuel's vehicle or get a ride
95014 Giarre, Metropol...
Enjoy a coffee on the wonderful Riposto's old town together 😍
Stefan-Ionut
Stefan-Ionut
Connect with Stefan-Ionut to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Stefan-Ionut to know about the hidden gems of Iași, Romania
Connect with Stefan-Ionut to explore Iași, Romania together
Iași, Romania
I know best places for coffee and food, and best parks to take a walk, what else do you need? We ...
Arman
Arman
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Connect with Arman to know about the hidden gems of İzmir
Connect with Arman to explore İzmir together
İzmir
I have been living in Izmir for very long time. We can visit historical places, shopping places, ...
Saverio
Saverio
Connect with Saverio to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Saverio to know about the hidden gems of 87067 Rossano, Province of Cosenza, Italy
87067 Rossano, Provinc...
Available to suggest and inspire activities in the city and nearby. Always love to meet new people
Michael
Michael
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Connect with Michael to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Michael to know about the hidden gems of Beirut, Lebanon
Connect with Michael to explore Beirut, Lebanon together
Connect and lend Michael's vehicle or get a ride
Beirut, Lebanon
Hey there! Welcome to Beirut! 🌆 I'm a physiotherapist and music lover who's always up for an adve...
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...
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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.