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.
Andreea
Andreea
Connect with Andreea to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Andreea to know about the hidden gems of Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Romania
Connect with Andreea to explore Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Romania together
Connect and lend Andreea's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Andreea's travel and outdoor equipment
Drobeta-Turnu Severin,...
I can give you a tour of my town and we could go on a hike in Mehedinti or in the nearby counties
Ahmed
Ahmed
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Connect with Ahmed to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Ahmed to know about the hidden gems of El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Ahmed to explore El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Connect and lend Ahmed's vehicle or get a ride
El Nozha, Cairo Govern...
you can not come to egypt and dont visit the most famouse places in it which is the pyramids and ...
Majd
Majd
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Damascus
My name is majd, and i can show you damascus in all of version of the city
AKGUN
AKGUN
Connect with AKGUN to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with AKGUN to explore İstanbul, Türkiye together
Connect with AKGUN to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Türkiye
İstanbul, Türkiye
We can meet and visit a few places.
Md
Md
Connect with Md to explore Munich, Germany together
Connect with Md to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Md's home
Munich, Germany
Yes a lot of spots new to Munich
Akram
Akram
Connect with Akram to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Akram to know about the hidden gems of Misrata, Libya
Connect with Akram to explore Misrata, Libya together
Misrata, Libya
Show you around in my city the old places our tradition and culture in general help you with anyt...
maxima
maxima
Connect and stay in maxima's home
Connect with maxima to know about the hidden gems of Zugspitze (Austria)
Connect with maxima to explore Zugspitze (Austria) together
Zugspitze (Austria)
Hey there, fellow traveler! Welcome to Salzburg! 🌍 If you're into hiking, backpacking, or explori...
Neno
Neno
Connect with Neno to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Neno to know about the hidden gems of Pula, Croatia
Connect with Neno to explore Pula, Croatia together
Pula, Croatia
I am Neno from Croatia. If you are planning to visit my country, I am at your disposal for some ...
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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.