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.
Ahmed
Ahmed
Connect with Ahmed to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Ahmed to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
Hey there, solo traveler! Welcome to Cairo! I'm excited to show you around my vibrant city. Let's...
Ramez
Ramez
Connect with Ramez to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Ramez to explore Katowice together
Katowice
Katowice is the capital of silesia in southern Poland, it is worthy to visit.
zevy
zevy
Connect with zevy to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with zevy to know about the hidden gems of Bet Shemesh, Israel
Connect with zevy to explore Bet Shemesh, Israel together
Bet Shemesh, Israel
I will show you around this great country
Wael
Wael
Connect with Wael to meet up for coffee or drink
Cairo
I live in Hurghada πŸ˜„ WE can meet and see
Adamo
Adamo
Connect with Adamo to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Adamo to know about the hidden gems of Firenze, Italy
Connect with Adamo to explore Firenze, Italy together
Firenze, Italy
Tour in the center of Florence 
Rock
Rock
Connect and stay in Rock's home
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Rohit
Rohit
Connect with Rohit to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Rohit's home
Connect with Rohit to know about the hidden gems of Deggendorf, Germany
Connect with Rohit to explore Deggendorf, Germany together
Deggendorf, Germany
Hey there, fellow traveler! πŸ‘‹ If you're heading to Deggendorf, Germany, I've got your back! As a ...
Marti_
Marti_
Connect with Marti_ to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Marti_ to explore Pszczyna, Poland together
Pszczyna, Poland
Well, theres not that much to do but if you want to hang out- im always open.
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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.