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.
ahmed
ahmed
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Cairo
We can go anywhere here in Egypt
Filip
Filip
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Belgrade, Serbia
I would like you to take a places with best coffee and if you are fun of electronic music, I woul...
Anestis
Anestis
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Connect with Anestis to know about the hidden gems of Θεσσαλονίκη, Ελλάδα
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Θεσσαλονίκη, Ελλάδα
My town offers a combination of history , sight seeing , delicious food and many activities!!
Kai
Kai
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Connect with Kai to know about the hidden gems of Saxon Switzerland National Park
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Saxon Switzerland Nati...
I am a traveller and live in German-speaking Switzerland between Bern and Basel. I'm often out an...
Dimitris
Dimitris
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Connect with Dimitris to know about the hidden gems of Samos 831 00, Greece
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Samos 831 00, Greece
Get in touch with me if you need any advices from an outdoorsman local who loves and enjoys natur...
Mehran
Mehran
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Connect with Mehran to know about the hidden gems of Vienna
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Vienna
Hi, I’m Mehran 🙂 I’m based in Vienna and work in IT, but outside of work I’m someone who really ...
Mohsen
Mohsen
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Rome
Ciao! I'm a local from Rome, Italy. I'd love to show you around the city and share all my favorit...
Lu_Sea_Dream
Lu_Sea_Dream
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Connect with Lu_Sea_Dream to know about the hidden gems of 84011 Amalfi, SA, Italy
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84011 Amalfi, SA, Italy
🇬🇧🇮🇹 ITALIAN gentleman🤵 Economics degree. Living sea view on AMALFI Coast 🏖️🌅🚣🌋♌Leo, VESPA Rider🛵...
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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.