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.
Kordonskyi
Kordonskyi
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Connect with Kordonskyi to know about the hidden gems of Cherkasy, Черкасская область, Украина
Connect with Kordonskyi to explore Cherkasy, Черкасская область, Украина together
Cherkasy, Черкасская о...
Hey there, fellow traveler! Welcome to Cherkasy! I'd love to show you around and share my favori...
Lana
Lana
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Connect with Lana to explore Venice together
Venice
Hi girls! I am not truly a local, I ve been living in Nice for several months now and would like...
Yazeed
Yazeed
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Connect with Yazeed to know about the hidden gems of Amman, Jordan
Connect with Yazeed to explore Amman, Jordan together
Amman, Jordan
I can show you around the city of Amman. I can also give you advices about Jordan.
Julia
Julia
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Connect with Julia to know about the hidden gems of Kraków, Poland
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Kraków, Poland
Hi! I’m based in Kraków and starting university here this semester :) If you’re visiting Kraków ...
Roben
Roben
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Connect with Roben to know about the hidden gems of Cyclades
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Cyclades
Explore explore explore:)
osman
osman
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Connect with osman to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with osman to explore Istanbul together
Connect and lend osman's vehicle or get a ride
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Istanbul
Providing Hotel, Ticket,Tour,Transfer, Extrem Sports
Aminovitch
Aminovitch
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Connect with Aminovitch to know about the hidden gems of Pesaro, Province of Pesaro and Urbino, Italy
Connect with Aminovitch to explore Pesaro, Province of Pesaro and Urbino, Italy together
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Connect and use Aminovitch's travel and outdoor equipment
Pesaro, Province of Pe...
let's go and find any places doesn't reached on Google maps lol
yuosef
yuosef
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Connect with yuosef to know about the hidden gems of Gaza
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Gaza
There are many wonderful and cheap archaeological and tourist places here, and attractive and won...
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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.