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.
Tini
Tini
Connect with Tini to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and lend Tini's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and stay in Tini's home
Connect with Tini to know about the hidden gems of Bucharest
Connect with Tini to explore Bucharest together
Connect and use Tini's travel and outdoor equipment
Bucharest
See sightseeing with me I could be your photographer I could be your driver
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...
Murad
Murad
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Connect and stay in Murad's home
Connect with Murad to know about the hidden gems of Mersin
Connect with Murad to explore Mersin together
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Connect and use Murad's travel and outdoor equipment
Mersin
Hey there, fellow traveler! 🌍 I'm a 32-year-old guy from Mersin, Turkey, but I grew up in Amman. ...
Abdulrauf
Abdulrauf
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Connect with Abdulrauf to know about the hidden gems of Ajdabiya
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Ajdabiya
Hey there! Welcome to Ajdabiya! I'm a local with a passion for exploring and connecting with new ...
Alexandros
Alexandros
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Connect with Alexandros to know about the hidden gems of Kallithea, Greece
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Kallithea, Greece
Movie Junky 🍿&nbsp;<br>Civil engineer 🏠
Rad
Rad
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Connect and stay in Rad's home
Connect with Rad to know about the hidden gems of Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Connect with Rad to explore Cluj-Napoca, Romania together
Connect and lend Rad's vehicle or get a ride
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Hey there, solo traveler! Welcome to Cluj-Napoca! 🌍 If you're up for an adventure, I'm your guy! ...
Bozo
Bozo
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Connect with Bozo to know about the hidden gems of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Show the main sights and give suggestions
Mohamed
Mohamed
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Cairo
Hey there solo traveler! Welcome to Cairo! I'm here to show you the best local spots for coffee o...
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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

β€œI 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.