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.
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
Abdulrauf
Abdulrauf
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Connect and stay in Abdulrauf's home
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 ...
Iuliana
Iuliana
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Connect with Iuliana to know about the hidden gems of Sibiu
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Sibiu
I am a person with a huge curiosity. I am always planning my next trip, so I know exactly what pe...
Jesse
Jesse
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Connect with Jesse to explore Sofia, Bulgaria together
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Sofia, Bulgaria
Would like to visit the Beach and also travel around my city to explore more..
Kostas
Kostas
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Connect with Kostas to know about the hidden gems of Athens, Greece
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Athens, Greece
sightseeing giving you goosebumps in the centre of Athens
Arifur
Arifur
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Connect with Arifur to know about the hidden gems of 94032 Passau, Germany
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94032 Passau, Germany
I like to talk, help them to find the accommodation and beautifully place
Michele
Michele
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Connect with Michele to know about the hidden gems of 38037 Predazzo, Autonomous Province of Trento, Italy
Connect with Michele to explore 38037 Predazzo, Autonomous Province of Trento, Italy together
38037 Predazzo, Autono...
Explore this valley more, lets go
Mohamed
Mohamed
Cairo
am flight attendant who travelled so much in Egypt and stayed in so many place and also I speak E...
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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.