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.
Mohammad
Mohammad
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Connect with Mohammad to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mohammad to know about the hidden gems of Antalya
Connect with Mohammad to explore Antalya together
Connect and lend Mohammad's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Mohammad's travel and outdoor equipment
Antalya
'-) it is nice to know what adventurer do to people .
Panagiotis
Panagiotis
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Connect with Panagiotis to know about the hidden gems of Athens
Connect with Panagiotis to explore Athens together
Athens
The richness in history, cultute, beauty, monuments, hospitality, makes Athens a unique and incom...
Kareem
Kareem
Connect with Kareem to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Kareem's home
Connect and lend Kareem's vehicle or get a ride
Egypt
Next weeks i will go to dubai as two months if any women need share to come with me she is welcome
caesar
caesar
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Connect and stay in caesar's home
Bucharest
hystory and nature
mustafa
mustafa
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Connect with mustafa to know about the hidden gems of Adana, Reşatbey, Seyhan/Adana, Turkey
Connect with mustafa to explore Adana, Reşatbey, Seyhan/Adana, Turkey together
Adana, Reşatbey, Seyha...
We can have so many beautiful memories together and wxplore the city
Majo
Majo
Connect with Majo to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Majo to know about the hidden gems of Nitra, Slovakia
Connect with Majo to explore Nitra, Slovakia together
Nitra, Slovakia
I know everything about nitras night culture, come and chat about anything
Ahmed
Ahmed
Connect with Ahmed to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Ahmed's home
Connect with Ahmed to know about the hidden gems of Maadi as Sarayat Al Gharbeyah, Maadi, Egypt
Connect with Ahmed to explore Maadi as Sarayat Al Gharbeyah, Maadi, Egypt together
Maadi as Sarayat Al Gh...
Hey there, I'm Ahmed from Cairo! 🌆 If you're a solo traveler looking to explore Maadi cairo , I'...
George
George
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Connect and stay in George's home
Connect with George to explore Thessaloniki, Greece together
Thessaloniki, Greece
Hi, I'm George and I look for a travel buddy. I love to meet people from all over the world.
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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.