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.
Lorenzo
Lorenzo
Connect with Lorenzo to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Lorenzo's home
Connect with Lorenzo to know about the hidden gems of Corno Grande
Connect with Lorenzo to explore Corno Grande together
Connect and use Lorenzo's travel and outdoor equipment
Corno Grande
buzz me up if you come around the city of L'Aquila
Ahmed
Ahmed
Connect with Ahmed to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Ahmed's home
Connect with Ahmed to know about the hidden gems of Maadi as Sarayat Al Gharbeyah, Maadi, Egypt
Connect with Ahmed to explore Maadi as Sarayat Al Gharbeyah, Maadi, Egypt together
Maadi as Sarayat Al Gh...
Hey there, I'm Ahmed from Cairo! 🌆 If you're a solo traveler looking to explore Maadi cairo , I'...
Hayfa
Hayfa
Connect with Hayfa to meet up for coffee or drink
Izmir
I'm in izmir for one month and looking for travel buddies to go all around turkey
Ziad
Ziad
Connect with Ziad to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Ziad to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with Ziad to explore Cairo together
Cairo
hello I'm Ziad, 23y, Doctor, content creator, traveler. I had a travel agency called "Traveloph...
Nadine
Nadine
Connect with Nadine to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Nadine to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with Nadine to explore Cairo together
Cairo
I'm a Cairo-based travel blogger/solo traveler and I love showing other travelers around and conn...
Bernhard
Bernhard
Connect with Bernhard to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Bernhard to explore Regensburg, Germany together
Regensburg, Germany
i am not really a very planned or organized human beeing^^. just let things flow and everything w...
Christos
Christos
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Connect with Christos to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Christos to know about the hidden gems of Thessaloniki
Connect with Christos to explore Thessaloniki together
Connect and lend Christos's vehicle or get a ride
Thessaloniki
I'm mostly available for small outings for drink or food, I have lived in Thessaloniki since I wa...
Maged
Maged
Connect with Maged to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and lend Maged's vehicle or get a ride
Egypt
l will show the traveler my city
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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.