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.
Rezdar
Rezdar
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Connect with Rezdar to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Rezdar to know about the hidden gems of Linz
Connect with Rezdar to explore Linz together
Connect and stay in Rezdar's home
Connect and use Rezdar's travel and outdoor equipment
Linz
I’m pleased to help people in anything they need
Alex
Alex
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Connect with Alex to know about the hidden gems of Wien, Österreich
Connect with Alex to explore Wien, Österreich together
Wien, Österreich
See Vienna with the eyes of a local. Beside the main attractions you can experience the less tour...
khaled
khaled
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Connect with khaled to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with khaled to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Connect and lend khaled's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use khaled's travel and outdoor equipment
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
here's Cairo we can do many things like visit pyramids and a lot of nights club
Paolo
Paolo
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Connect and stay in Paolo's home
Connect with Paolo to know about the hidden gems of Bologna
Connect with Paolo to explore Bologna together
Bologna
Bologna is a lively and historic city, famous for its beautiful porticoes, great food, and friend...
Antonis
Antonis
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Connect and stay in Antonis's home
Connect with Antonis to know about the hidden gems of Chania, Greece
Connect with Antonis to explore Chania, Greece together
Chania, Greece
I can show you the real Chania — cozy tavernas, hidden beaches, and the best spots for amazing lo...
Leonardo
Leonardo
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Connect and stay in Leonardo's home
36100 Vicenza, Provinc...
there are a bunch of awesome places here in the middle of anonymousness, it just take a bit to di...
Ahmad
Ahmad
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Connect with Ahmad to know about the hidden gems of Wadi Musa, Jordan
Connect with Ahmad to explore Wadi Musa, Jordan together
Wadi Musa, Jordan
I live in jordan, petra
Fadas
Fadas
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Connect with Fadas to explore Munich together
Connect and lend Fadas's vehicle or get a ride
Munich
Mostly I can help you with transport during the weekends.
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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.