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.
Kai
Kai
Connect with Kai to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Kai's home
Connect with Kai to know about the hidden gems of Munich, Germany
Connect with Kai to explore Munich, Germany together
Connect and use Kai's travel and outdoor equipment
Connect and lend Kai's vehicle or get a ride
Munich, Germany
I'd like to know new people and travel together.
Iskren
Iskren
Connect with Iskren to know about the hidden gems of Sofia, Bulgaria
Connect with Iskren to explore Sofia, Bulgaria together
Sofia, Bulgaria
I like mountains and seas. I usually sleep outdoor, I do like camping 🏕️
mustafa
mustafa
Connect with mustafa to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in mustafa's home
Connect with mustafa to know about the hidden gems of Adana, Reşatbey, Seyhan/Adana, Turkey
Connect with mustafa to explore Adana, Reşatbey, Seyhan/Adana, Turkey together
Adana, Reşatbey, Seyha...
We can have so many beautiful memories together and wxplore the city
burak
burak
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Connect with burak to know about the hidden gems of Cappadocia
Cappadocia
im living cappadocia for a long time.
Thomas
Thomas
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Connect with Thomas to know about the hidden gems of Vienna
Connect with Thomas to explore Vienna together
Vienna
Grew up in the austrian countryside. Studied in Vienna and living there for 10 years now. Love to...
Rayan
Rayan
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Connect and stay in Rayan's home
Connect with Rayan to know about the hidden gems of Tabuk Saudi Arabia
Connect with Rayan to explore Tabuk Saudi Arabia together
Connect and lend Rayan's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Rayan's travel and outdoor equipment
Tabuk Saudi Arabia
Greetings , I’m more than happy to show you the castle of Tabuk or take you in a ride through th...
Rok
Rok
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Connect and stay in Rok's home
Connect with Rok to know about the hidden gems of 4244 Ljubno, Slovenia
4244 Ljubno, Slovenia
I'm interested in what people do to be able to travel more :)
DEME
DEME
Connect with DEME to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with DEME to know about the hidden gems of Athens
Connect with DEME to explore Athens together
Athens
Experienced local hosting volunteer (not a tourist guide), happy to show you around my area, away...
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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.