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
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 Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Connect with Ahmed to explore Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq together
Connect and lend Ahmed's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Ahmed's travel and outdoor equipment
Erbil, Kurdistan Regio...
I would like to meet new people and new culture
magda
magda
Connect with magda to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with magda to know about the hidden gems of Al Agouzah
Connect with magda to explore Al Agouzah together
Al Agouzah
all type of activities, show you hidden gems, nice places to see, to eat, to discover
Pavol
Pavol
Connect with Pavol to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Pavol to know about the hidden gems of Wien, Österreich
Connect with Pavol to explore Wien, Österreich together
Connect and lend Pavol's vehicle or get a ride
Wien, Österreich
Hey there, fellow traveler! 👋 If you're flying solo in Vienna, I've got your back. I'm all about ...
Drilon
Drilon
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Connect with Drilon to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Drilon to know about the hidden gems of Durrës, Albania
Connect with Drilon to explore Durrës, Albania together
Connect and lend Drilon's vehicle or get a ride
Durrës, Albania
Hey there! Welcome to Durrës! As a fellow traveler and graphic designer, I know the ins and outs ...
Gulay
Gulay
Connect with Gulay to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Gulay to know about the hidden gems of Üsküdar
Connect with Gulay to explore Üsküdar together
Üsküdar
to walk around together, to show around, have coffee
zevy
zevy
Connect with zevy to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with zevy to know about the hidden gems of Bet Shemesh, Israel
Connect with zevy to explore Bet Shemesh, Israel together
Bet Shemesh, Israel
I will show you around this great country
Evgeny
Evgeny
Connect with Evgeny to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Evgeny's home
Connect with Evgeny to know about the hidden gems of Kutaisi
Connect with Evgeny to explore Kutaisi together
Connect and lend Evgeny's vehicle or get a ride
Kutaisi
Can help with meeting you at the airport, warn about some local features and give advice regardin...
Sofoklis
Sofoklis
Connect with Sofoklis to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Sofoklis's home
Connect with Sofoklis to know about the hidden gems of Argostoli, Ελλάδα
Connect with Sofoklis to explore Argostoli, Ελλάδα together
Connect and lend Sofoklis's vehicle or get a ride
Argostoli, Ελλάδα
Argostoli and other villages parts of kefalonia are amazing. A beatifull greek island into the gr...
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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.