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.
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ssss
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تبوك السعودية
Welcome to Saudi Arabia, go ahead and try touring with me by motorbike in Tabuk, Al-Ula and Neom
Ekaterina
Ekaterina
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Connect with Ekaterina to explore Messina together
Messina
If you are in Messina and feel lonely contact me and we can go for a walk together
rawda
rawda
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Connect with rawda to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
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Cairo, Cairo Governora...
I accompany travelers for a seamless and enriching Cairo experience, exploring iconic sites, hidd...
Its
Its
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Connect with Its to know about the hidden gems of Tirana
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Tirana
As someone who loves his country and knows it well, I’d be happy to welcome anyone visiting Alban...
Mohamed
Mohamed
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Cairo
Hey there solo traveler! Welcome to Cairo! I'm here to show you the best local spots for coffee o...
Meltem
Meltem
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Connect with Meltem to know about the hidden gems of Vilnius, Litvanya
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Vilnius, Litvanya
I'd like to visit museums and national parks in sunny days.
Emma
Emma
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Connect with Emma to know about the hidden gems of Munich, Germany
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Munich, Germany
I like hiking and exploring new things. I'm a student /doctor. Living in munich for 5 years now.
Rad
Rad
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Connect with Rad to know about the hidden gems of Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Hey there, solo traveler! Welcome to Cluj-Napoca! 🌍 If you're up for an adventure, I'm your guy! ...
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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.