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.
Liuba
Liuba
Connect with Liuba to know about the hidden gems of Chișinău, Moldova
Connect with Liuba to meet up for coffee or drink
Chișinău, Moldova
will be glad to give you my insights on. the country and to meet for a ☕️
Patrick
Patrick
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Connect with Patrick to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Patrick to know about the hidden gems of Brixen
Connect with Patrick to explore Brixen together
Brixen
We can simply have a drink or i can show you around my city. I'm organizing a lot of cultural stu...
Orsolya
Orsolya
Connect with Orsolya to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Orsolya to explore Budapest together
Budapest
I am an experienced traveler who has been to 55 countries so far, but I get at least as excited w...
Theodora
Theodora
Connect with Theodora to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Theodora to know about the hidden gems of Athens, Greece
Connect with Theodora to explore Athens, Greece together
Athens, Greece
To Explore the ancient spots in Old Athens
Yhuda
Yhuda
Connect and use Yhuda's travel and outdoor equipment
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Connect with M to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with M to know about the hidden gems of Fürstenfeldbruck, Deutschland
Connect with M to explore Fürstenfeldbruck, Deutschland together
Fürstenfeldbruck, Deut...
Munich has three beautiful parks, the Englischer Garten and Nymphenburg Park, as well as the Olym...
Ross
Ross
Salcedo
I’ll have my sailing boat in the Philippines until the end of the year. Good company welcome. Ov...
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...
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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.