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.
ajinkya
ajinkya
Connect with ajinkya to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in ajinkya's home
Warsaw, Poland
I am new in warsaw poland and have rented out a nice cosy place to stay in mokotow and explore.
Achraf
Achraf
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Connect and lend Achraf's vehicle or get a ride
Scafati
Hey there solo traveler! Welcome to Scafati! I'm here to show you around and grab a coffee or dri...
Silvester
Silvester
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Connect and stay in Silvester's home
Connect with Silvester to know about the hidden gems of null, Slovensko
Connect with Silvester to explore null, Slovensko together
null, Slovensko
Welcome to Bratislava! I’d be glad to guide you around, share some local spots, or even host you ...
Meltem
Meltem
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Connect and stay in Meltem's home
Connect with Meltem to know about the hidden gems of Vilnius, Litvanya
Connect with Meltem to explore Vilnius, Litvanya together
Connect and use Meltem's travel and outdoor equipment
Vilnius, Litvanya
I'd like to visit museums and national parks in sunny days.
Elena
Elena
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Connect with Elena to know about the hidden gems of Bucharest, Romania
Connect with Elena to explore Bucharest, Romania together
Bucharest, Romania
i would like to explore the city and have instant choices regarding the places coffee shops bars etc
Gulay
Gulay
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Connect with Gulay to know about the hidden gems of Üsküdar
Connect with Gulay to explore Üsküdar together
Üsküdar
to walk around together, to show around, have coffee
Davide
Davide
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Connect with Davide to explore Bacoli, Italia together
Bacoli, Italia
Hey there! 👋 I'm a 32-year-old local guy from Bacoli, just a stone's throw from Naples. As a free...
Yasser
Yasser
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Connect and stay in Yasser's home
Connect with Yasser to know about the hidden gems of Cairo Festival City, Nasr City, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Yasser to explore Cairo Festival City, Nasr City, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Connect and lend Yasser's vehicle or get a ride
Cairo Festival City, N...
It’s always nice to have a local enthusiast who can show you around and provide tips and tricks t...
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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.