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.
Mo
Mo
Connect with Mo to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mo to know about the hidden gems of Warsaw, Poland
Connect with Mo to explore Warsaw, Poland together
Warsaw, Poland
Im ready for showing any place in poland
Bashar
Bashar
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Connect with Bashar to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Bashar's home
Connect with Bashar to know about the hidden gems of Al Jubeiha, Amman, Jordan
Connect with Bashar to explore Al Jubeiha, Amman, Jordan together
Al Jubeiha, Amman, Jordan
Ask me about anything in Amman. I have the time to spend with you anytime..
Mohamed
Mohamed
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Connect with Mohamed to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mohamed to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Mohamed to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Connect and lend Mohamed's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Mohamed's travel and outdoor equipment
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
hidden gems and local nice food places
Daniel
Daniel
Connect with Daniel to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Daniel to know about the hidden gems of Eilat
Connect with Daniel to explore Eilat together
Eilat
I am a sea fanatic and snorkel every day. Love the desert too. Willing to meet, show around town ...
Md
Md
Connect with Md to explore Munich, Germany together
Connect with Md to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Md's home
Munich, Germany
Yes a lot of spots new to Munich
Rohit
Rohit
Connect with Rohit to meet up for coffee or drink
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! 👋 If you're heading to Deggendorf, Germany, I've got your back! As a ...
Elie
Elie
Connect with Elie to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Elie to know about the hidden gems of Baabdat, Lebanon
Connect with Elie to explore Baabdat, Lebanon together
Connect and lend Elie's vehicle or get a ride
Baabdat, Lebanon
Beirut is a melting pot of people from different sects, ethnicities, and social backgrounds. Ther...
Mario
Mario
Qormi
Information and tips for a pleasurable stay.
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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.