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.
Patti
Patti
Connect with Patti to meet up for coffee or drink
Athens, Greece
Fancy exploring the city together? Get in touch
Elie
Elie
Connect with Elie to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Elie to know about the hidden gems of Baabdat, Lebanon
Connect with Elie to explore Baabdat, Lebanon together
Connect and lend Elie's vehicle or get a ride
Baabdat, Lebanon
Beirut is a melting pot of people from different sects, ethnicities, and social backgrounds. Ther...
Elena
Elena
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Connect with Elena to know about the hidden gems of Bucharest, Romania
Connect with Elena to explore Bucharest, Romania together
Bucharest, Romania
i would like to explore the city and have instant choices regarding the places coffee shops bars etc
Zohan
Zohan
Connect with Zohan to meet up for coffee or drink
Warszawa, Poland
Hey there! 🌍 If you're a solo traveler in Warsaw, I'm your go-to guy! I'm 24, love backpacking, r...
Khaled
Khaled
Connect with Khaled to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Khaled to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with Khaled to explore Cairo together
Cairo
Share information advices be happy if u asking me.
Nadav
Nadav
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Connect and stay in Nadav's home
Connect with Nadav to know about the hidden gems of Ashalim
Connect with Nadav to explore Ashalim together
Connect and lend Nadav's vehicle or get a ride
Ashalim
Living in the Israeli desert in a students villege. Many cool people around, many cute dogs all o...
Krish
Krish
Connect with Krish to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Krish's home
İstanbul, Türkiye
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Share trips, save cost
Mr
Mr
Connect with Mr to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mr to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Türkiye
Connect with Mr to explore İstanbul, Türkiye together
İstanbul, Türkiye
I would be happy to spend a great time and help to explore the city.
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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.