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.
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...
Europe
Sbalati
Sbalati
Connect with Sbalati to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Sbalati's home
Connect with Sbalati to know about the hidden gems of Amman, Jordan
Connect with Sbalati to know about the hidden gems of Amman, Jordan
Connect with Sbalati to explore Amman, Jordan together
Connect with Sbalati to explore Amman, Jordan together
Connect and lend Sbalati's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and lend Sbalati's vehicle or get a ride
Amman, Jordan
any thing posible
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! πŸŒ† I'm a physiotherapist and music lover who's always up for an adve...
Sherif
Sherif
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Connect and stay in Sherif's home
Connect with Sherif to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Sherif to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Connect and lend Sherif's vehicle or get a ride
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
Island hopping, Dinning, grabbing a drink, showing around my city
Federica
Federica
Connect with Federica to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Federica to know about the hidden gems of Sofia
Connect with Federica to explore Sofia together
Sofia
I can do a round with you in the city, show you the best places and most cheap where to eat. We c...
Bou
Bou
Connect with Bou to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Bou to explore Cairo together
Connect and lend Bou's vehicle or get a ride
Cairo
I would like to find travel partner to go to red sea
Tini
Tini
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Connect and lend Tini's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and stay in Tini's home
Connect with Tini to know about the hidden gems of Bucharest
Connect with Tini to explore Bucharest together
Connect and use Tini's travel and outdoor equipment
Bucharest
See sightseeing with me I could be your photographer I could be your driver
Rohit
Rohit
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Connect and stay in Rohit's home
Connect with Rohit to know about the hidden gems of Deggendorf, Germany
Connect with Rohit to explore Deggendorf, Germany together
Deggendorf, Germany
Hey there, fellow traveler! πŸ‘‹ If you're heading to Deggendorf, Germany, I've got your back! As 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

β€œI 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.