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.
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 Bursa
Connect with Mustafa to explore Bursa together
Bursa
Best spots of the City and if you need hosting With me hotels what to eat and night life.
Saleem
Saleem
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Connect with Saleem to explore Amman, Jordan together
Amman, Jordan
Show you around town
Dorinda
Dorinda
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Connect with Dorinda to know about the hidden gems of Wrocław, Poland
Wrocław, Poland
I’m an expat in Poland, and I’ve been living in Wrocław for 3 years. If you need some tips or rec...
panos
panos
Connect with panos to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with panos to know about the hidden gems of Limassol, Cyprus
Connect with panos to explore Limassol, Cyprus together
Connect and lend panos's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use panos's travel and outdoor equipment
Limassol, Cyprus
Always open to help travellers
Rahaf
Rahaf
Connect with Rahaf to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Rahaf to know about the hidden gems of Damascus
Connect with Rahaf to explore Damascus together
Damascus
Welcome to Damascus.<br>My name is Rahaf, I'm a doctor who loves exploring the great outdoors. <b...
Mohamed
Mohamed
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Connect with Mohamed to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Mohamed to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Connect and lend Mohamed's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Mohamed's travel and outdoor equipment
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
hidden gems and local nice food places
Lu_Sea_Dream
Lu_Sea_Dream
Connect with Lu_Sea_Dream to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Lu_Sea_Dream to know about the hidden gems of 84011 Amalfi, SA, Italy
Connect with Lu_Sea_Dream to explore 84011 Amalfi, SA, Italy together
Connect and lend Lu_Sea_Dream's vehicle or get a ride
84011 Amalfi, SA, Italy
🇬🇧🇮🇹 ITALIAN gentleman🤵 Economics degree. Living sea view on AMALFI Coast 🏖️🌅🚣🌋♌Leo, VESPA Rider🛵...
alex
alex
Connect with alex to meet up for coffee or drink
Isani-Samgori, Tbilisi...
I'm alone here, let's I'm alone here, let's meet
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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.