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.
Yasser
Yasser
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Connect and stay in Yasser's home
Connect with Yasser to know about the hidden gems of Cairo Festival City, Nasr City, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Yasser to explore Cairo Festival City, Nasr City, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Connect and lend Yasser's vehicle or get a ride
Cairo Festival City, N...
It’s always nice to have a local enthusiast who can show you around and provide tips and tricks t...
Irina
Irina
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Connect with Irina to know about the hidden gems of Bucharest, Romania
Connect with Irina to explore Bucharest, Romania together
Bucharest, Romania
Meet your friendly, introverted, and adventurous local guide.
Maged
Maged
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Egypt
l will show the traveler my city
SANJIB
SANJIB
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Connect with SANJIB to know about the hidden gems of Parma, Province of Parma, Italy
Connect with SANJIB to explore Parma, Province of Parma, Italy together
Parma, Province of Par...
Entertainment & Fun, Roaming around the city by walking, Then Hiking, Trekking to the Hill ar...
rawda
rawda
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Connect with rawda to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with rawda to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
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Cairo, Cairo Governora...
I accompany travelers for a seamless and enriching Cairo experience, exploring iconic sites, hidd...
Jhonny
Jhonny
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Connect with Jhonny to explore Nicosia together
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Connect and use Jhonny's travel and outdoor equipment
Nicosia
have some coffee & beer, exploring new places
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
ΒΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ
ΒΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ
Connect with ΒΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with ΒΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ to know about the hidden gems of Milos
Connect with ΒΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ to explore Milos together
Connect and lend ΒΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ's vehicle or get a ride
Milos
There are a lot of hidden gems in this city, off the beaten path
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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.