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.
Ghada
Ghada
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Connect with Ghada to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Ghada to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
I am a software engineer. I live in Cairo.
Ayman
Ayman
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Connect with Ayman to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
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Cairo
I can assist you in all your plans to make your stay here a memorable one. whatever time of the y...
Dieciochico
Dieciochico
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Connect with Dieciochico to know about the hidden gems of Ankara, Turkey
Connect with Dieciochico to explore Ankara, Turkey together
Connect and use Dieciochico's travel and outdoor equipment
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Ankara, Turkey
We can visit some cool places together
Ahmed
Ahmed
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Connect with Ahmed to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
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Connect and use Ahmed's travel and outdoor equipment
Cairo
Hey there, fellow traveler! Welcome to Cairo! I'm a 32-year-old finance consultant who's passiona...
Remon
Remon
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Cairo
Cairo is a very special city that has everything you can imagine, I'm here to help travelers expl...
Alexander
Alexander
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Connect with Alexander to know about the hidden gems of Warsaw, Poland
Connect with Alexander to explore Warsaw, Poland together
Warsaw, Poland
If you want to spend some time walking and creating a new connection in new city - you are welcom...
Tom
Tom
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Connect with Tom to know about the hidden gems of Bratislava
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Bratislava
if you are interested to know something about Bratislava or Pezinok or even Slovakia as whole, ju...
Hannah
Hannah
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Connect with Hannah to know about the hidden gems of Alexandria, Egypt
Connect with Hannah to explore Alexandria, Egypt together
Alexandria, Egypt
Hey there, fellow solo traveler! Welcome to Alexandria! I'm a local gal who's passionate about ps...
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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.