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.
Bashar
Bashar
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Connect and stay in Bashar's home
Connect with Bashar to know about the hidden gems of Al Jubeiha, Amman, Jordan
Connect with Bashar to explore Al Jubeiha, Amman, Jordan together
Al Jubeiha, Amman, Jordan
Ask me about anything in Amman. I have the time to spend with you anytime..
Sonny
Sonny
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Connect with Sonny to know about the hidden gems of Athens
Connect with Sonny to explore Athens together
Athens
I am a world traveller myself and now a local resident of Athens, Greece. I can help show you aro...
Saverio
Saverio
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Connect with Saverio to know about the hidden gems of 87067 Rossano, Province of Cosenza, Italy
87067 Rossano, Provinc...
Available to suggest and inspire activities in the city and nearby. Always love to meet new people
Alexandru
Alexandru
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Connect and stay in Alexandru's home
Connect with Alexandru to explore Chișinău, Moldova together
Connect and lend Alexandru's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Alexandru's travel and outdoor equipment
Chișinău, Moldova
I will show you the most interesting and beautiful places in Moldova on foot, by bike or running ...
yonatan
yonatan
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Connect with yonatan to explore Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel together
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Show him the main attractions of the city starting from the port to the Jaffa market
Nadia
Nadia
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Connect with Nadia to know about the hidden gems of Vrilissia 152 38, Greece
Connect with Nadia to explore Vrilissia 152 38, Greece together
Vrilissia 152 38, Greece
Visitors usually miss out on the residential suburbs, the tranquillity of a laid back coffee minu...
Riad
Riad
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Rome, Metropolitan Cit...
Would love to meet people on my travels and explore Italy together, massive fan of coffee, good f...
Ruslan
Ruslan
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Connect and stay in Ruslan's home
Connect with Ruslan to know about the hidden gems of Sofia
Connect with Ruslan to explore Sofia together
Sofia
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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.