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.
Mehran
Mehran
Connect with Mehran to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Mehran's home
Connect with Mehran to know about the hidden gems of Vienna
Connect with Mehran to explore Vienna together
Connect and lend Mehran's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Mehran's travel and outdoor equipment
Vienna
Hi, I’m Mehran 🙂 I’m based in Vienna and work in IT, but outside of work I’m someone who really ...
Michela
Michela
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Venice
Explore the less-known sites of Venice, Italy with the insight of a local.
abdalla
abdalla
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Connect with abdalla to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with abdalla to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
I will help you to make great deals with low budget in short time , Don't worry it will be the best
Peter
Peter
Connect with Peter to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Peter's home
Connect with Peter to know about the hidden gems of Budapest
Connect with Peter to explore Budapest together
Connect and lend Peter's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Peter's travel and outdoor equipment
Budapest
Hey there, solo traveler! Welcome to Budapest! 🌍 As a seasoned local, I'm here to show you the hi...
Kyrillos
Kyrillos
Connect with Kyrillos to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Kyrillos to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Kyrillos to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
I can share you tips and show you the area
Mohamed
Mohamed
Cairo
am flight attendant who travelled so much in Egypt and stayed in so many place and also I speak E...
mohanad
mohanad
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Connect with mohanad to know about the hidden gems of El-Bostan
Connect with mohanad to explore El-Bostan together
El-Bostan
let's hang out and take around in the city
Csaba
Csaba
Connect with Csaba to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Csaba's home
Connect with Csaba to know about the hidden gems of Budapest, Hungary
Connect with Csaba to explore Budapest, Hungary together
Budapest, Hungary
hot springs, cool rooftops
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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.