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.
Riccardo
Riccardo
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Vienna
Hello! I'm an architect and photographer. I love to travel and to discover new people and cultures
Blnd
Blnd
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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...
Pasco
Pasco
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Connect with Pasco to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
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Cairo
According to personal experience and family situation i accept only ladies
Bashar
Bashar
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Connect with Bashar to know about the hidden gems of Al Jubeiha, Amman, Jordan
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Al Jubeiha, Amman, Jordan
Ask me about anything in Amman. I have the time to spend with you anytime..
Mostafa
Mostafa
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Egypt
We can go anywhere here in Egypt either in Alex where I’m at or else Cairo,Sinai,Luxor,Red Sea we...
Petra
Petra
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Connect with Petra to know about the hidden gems of Vienna
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Vienna
It is always more interesting to connect a city with its locals. Works for me - maybe you're lo...
Khaled
Khaled
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Cairo
Share information advices be happy if u asking me.
Rezdar
Rezdar
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Linz
I’m pleased to help people in anything they need
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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.