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.
HAMZA
HAMZA
Connect with HAMZA to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with HAMZA to know about the hidden gems of Bursa
Connect with HAMZA to explore Bursa together
Connect and use HAMZA's travel and outdoor equipment
Bursa
Tarihi bölgeler, yemekler ve bir sürü aktiviteler.
Zoriana
Zoriana
Connect with Zoriana to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Zoriana's home
Connect with Zoriana to know about the hidden gems of Lviv
Connect with Zoriana to explore Lviv together
Lviv
I can show my city better than any guide
OTA
OTA
Connect with OTA to know about the hidden gems of Tbilisi, Georgia
Connect with OTA to explore Tbilisi, Georgia together
Tbilisi, Georgia
I want to explore Georgias must see places, heritage sites etc in this month and next.
Dieciochico
Dieciochico
Connect with Dieciochico to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Dieciochico to know about the hidden gems of Ankara, Turkey
Connect with Dieciochico to explore Ankara, Turkey together
Connect and use Dieciochico's travel and outdoor equipment
Connect and lend Dieciochico's vehicle or get a ride
Ankara, Turkey
We can visit some cool places together
Mark
Mark
Connect with Mark to meet up for coffee or drink
Mġarr, Malta
Need to roam around Malta let me know for North and central area :)
Ben
Ben
Connect with Ben to meet up for coffee or drink
Larnaca, Cyprus
Explore and talk I guess.
Ashraf
Ashraf
Connect with Ashraf to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Ashraf to explore Egypt together
Connect and stay in Ashraf's home
Connect with Ashraf to know about the hidden gems of Egypt
Connect and lend Ashraf's vehicle or get a ride
Egypt
Come and explore Egypt with me
Markus
Markus
Connect with Markus to meet up for coffee or drink
Innsbruck, Austria
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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.