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.
Claudiu
Claudiu
Connect with Claudiu to explore Suceava together
Suceava
Hello and welcome to Suceava, the most important city in the Bucovina region. Depending on how mu...
Youssef
Youssef
Connect with Youssef to meet up for coffee or drink
Hadaeq Al Qubbah, Egypt
Hey there, solo traveler! Welcome to Cairo! If you're looking for a local to grab coffee or a dri...
George
George
Connect with George to meet up for coffee or drink
Athens
Let’s stroll around the streets of Athens
Rok
Rok
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Connect with Rok to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Rok's home
Connect with Rok to know about the hidden gems of 1292 Zapotok, Slovenia
Connect with Rok to explore 1292 Zapotok, Slovenia together
Connect and lend Rok's vehicle or get a ride
1292 Zapotok, Slovenia
lookig for People who Live Life sport...trips.. travel... good food... Adventures
ΒΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ
ΒΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ
Connect with ΒΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with ΒΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ to know about the hidden gems of Milos
Connect with ΒΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ to explore Milos together
Connect and lend ΒΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ's vehicle or get a ride
Milos
There are a lot of hidden gems in this city, off the beaten path
Khaldoon
Khaldoon
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Connect and stay in Khaldoon's home
Connect with Khaldoon to know about the hidden gems of Ramadi, Al Anbar Governorate, Iraq
Connect with Khaldoon to explore Ramadi, Al Anbar Governorate, Iraq together
Ramadi, Al Anbar Gover...
Come and explore my town Ramadi with me.
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...
khaled
khaled
Connect with khaled to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with khaled to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with khaled to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Connect and lend khaled's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use khaled's travel and outdoor equipment
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
here's Cairo we can do many things like visit pyramids and a lot of nights club
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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.