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
Connect with Mohammad to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mohammad to know about the hidden gems of Amman
Connect with Mohammad to explore Amman together
Amman
Share travel experience and know more about travelers countries, giving advice for nice places in...
kader🍀
kader🍀
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Connect with kader🍀 to know about the hidden gems of Perugia, Province of Perugia, Italy
Connect with kader🍀 to explore Perugia, Province of Perugia, Italy together
Connect and lend kader🍀's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use kader🍀's travel and outdoor equipment
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Perugia, Province of P...
i like meet new people from wvry where and chare cooking watsh Tv walking
lee
lee
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Pesada
Welcome, let’s chat!
Lorant
Lorant
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Connect and stay in Lorant's home
Connect with Lorant to know about the hidden gems of Budapest
Connect with Lorant to explore Budapest together
Connect and lend Lorant's vehicle or get a ride
Budapest
I am a welcoming Hungarian as most of us, and happy to give you some guidance during your stay. N...
Burak
Burak
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Connect with Burak to know about the hidden gems of Nevsehir, Turkey
Connect with Burak to explore Nevsehir, Turkey together
Connect and lend Burak's vehicle or get a ride
Nevsehir, Turkey
If you wish to travel around Turkey , ı can be your travel mate who shows you around who provide ...
Cinar
Cinar
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Connect with Cinar to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
“This one’s got real potential.” – My 90+ next door neighbor “Excellent incisors. And he flosses...
Luca
Luca
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Connect with Luca to know about the hidden gems of Salerno
Connect with Luca to explore Salerno together
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Salerno
Discovering unspoilt places, adventure, fun, foodie and fine wine lover, laugh and more else.
Mark
Mark
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Hey, I'm Mark, 23, from Israel. Into basketball, design, and meeting people from different places...
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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.