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.
Justyna
Justyna
Connect with Justyna to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Justyna's home
Connect with Justyna to know about the hidden gems of Kraków, Poland
Connect with Justyna to explore Kraków, Poland together
Kraków, Poland
Hello everyone! Are you in Krakow and looking for a company? Let me know! Based od my availabilit...
Cristina
Cristina
Connect with Cristina to know about the hidden gems of Bucharest
Connect with Cristina to explore Bucharest together
Connect with Cristina to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and use Cristina's travel and outdoor equipment
Bucharest
i got the kush and i can show u all the cool shit my town has to offer.That includes parks,museum...
Ziga
Ziga
Connect with Ziga to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Ziga's home
Connect with Ziga to know about the hidden gems of Maribor, Slovenia
Connect with Ziga to explore Maribor, Slovenia together
Connect and use Ziga's travel and outdoor equipment
Maribor, Slovenia
Slovenia is a small country with a lot to see
Hrayr
Hrayr
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Connect with Hrayr to know about the hidden gems of Yerevan, Armenia
Connect and lend Hrayr's vehicle or get a ride
Yerevan, Armenia
I'm Hrayr, a Lebanese-Armenian who moved to Armenia in 2019. With roots in both Lebanon's lively ...
Selim
Selim
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Connect with Selim to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Selim to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
I will show you around the old cairo "Pyramids, the Egyptian museum, Khan Al Khalil Market, Zamal...
Knight
Knight
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Connect with Knight to know about the hidden gems of Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest, Romania
here to make friends
Daria
Daria
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Connect with Daria to know about the hidden gems of Warsaw, Poland
Connect with Daria to explore Warsaw, Poland together
Warsaw, Poland
I'm looking forward to meet new people from all around the world:) I speak Polish fluently, Engli...
Ghada
Ghada
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Connect with Ghada to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Ghada to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
I am a software engineer. I live in Cairo.
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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.