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.
Blnd
Blnd
Connect with Blnd to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Blnd's home
Connect with Blnd to know about the hidden gems of Iraq
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Iraq
I would like to host anyone who wants to come to my town I would offer him\her my room, picking h...
Christos
Christos
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Connect with Christos to know about the hidden gems of Thessaloniki
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Thessaloniki
I'm mostly available for small outings for drink or food, I have lived in Thessaloniki since I wa...
ΒΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ
ΒΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ
Connect with ΒΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with ΒΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ to know about the hidden gems of Milos
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Milos
There are a lot of hidden gems in this city, off the beaten path
mohanad
mohanad
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Connect with mohanad to know about the hidden gems of El-Bostan
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El-Bostan
let's hang out and take around in the city
Azan
Azan
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Gorizia, Italy
Come to Italy Gorizia and join me
Suat
Suat
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Connect with Suat to know about the hidden gems of Bursa, Türkiye
Connect with Suat to explore Bursa, Türkiye together
Bursa, Türkiye
Bursa is a historical places which has good nature by mountain and sea
ravi
ravi
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Connect with ravi to know about the hidden gems of Varazhdin, Croatia
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Varazhdin, Croatia
I love to hang out with people to joy party concerts
Narek
Narek
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Yerevan
I love cycling, hiking, swiming, running , being in nature , exploring wild, and meet interesting...
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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.