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.
Akhil
Akhil
Connect with Akhil to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Akhil to know about the hidden gems of Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Connect with Akhil to explore Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy together
Metropolitan City of R...
i know how to explore rome because i have been here for 5years💪🏻
Necati
Necati
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Connect and stay in Necati's home
Connect with Necati to know about the hidden gems of Bodrum
Connect with Necati to explore Bodrum together
Connect and lend Necati's vehicle or get a ride
Bodrum
Local guide
Driss
Driss
Connect with Driss to meet up for coffee or drink
Bucharest, Romania
Long walks around the city, to feel the vibes
George
George
Connect with George to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in George's home
Connect with George to explore Thessaloniki, Greece together
Thessaloniki, Greece
Hi, I'm George and I look for a travel buddy. I love to meet people from all over the world.
Metwally
Metwally
Connect with Metwally to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Metwally to know about the hidden gems of Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3512201, Egypt
Connect with Metwally to explore Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3512201, Egypt together
Al Haram, Giza Governo...
We will go around in my neighborhood ( while is totally close to pyramids like 10 mins ) and try ...
Fady
Fady
Connect with Fady to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Fady to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with Fady to explore Cairo together
Cairo
As a ex Tour guide, I can show you around some good historical places and other modern hidden gems
Rojin
Rojin
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Connect with Rojin to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Rojin's home
Connect with Rojin to explore Antalya together
Connect and use Rojin's travel and outdoor equipment
Antalya
spontaneous adventure & Hidden gems of the world I’m a flexible person
ahmet
ahmet
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Connect and stay in ahmet's home
Connect with ahmet to know about the hidden gems of Kayseri
Connect with ahmet to explore Kayseri together
Kayseri
We can going on skiing to Mount Erciyes in the winters or mountaineering in the summers.
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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.