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.
Diego
Diego
Connect with Diego to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Diego to know about the hidden gems of Prague, Czechia
Connect with Diego to explore Prague, Czechia together
Prague, Czechia
let's have a look the most important places here in Prague, then we can end up drinking a cold be...
Hannah
Hannah
Connect with Hannah to meet up for coffee or drink
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...
Luca
Luca
Connect and stay in Luca's home
Connect with Luca to know about the hidden gems of Salerno
Connect with Luca to explore Salerno together
Connect with Luca to meet up for coffee or drink
Salerno
Discovering unspoilt places, adventure, fun, foodie and fine wine lover, laugh and more else.
Éva
Éva
Connect with Éva to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Éva to know about the hidden gems of Budapest
Connect with Éva to explore Budapest together
Budapest
Let's meet up for a drink or I can show you around the city.
Abdulrauf
Abdulrauf
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Connect with Abdulrauf to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Abdulrauf's home
Connect with Abdulrauf to know about the hidden gems of Ajdabiya
Connect with Abdulrauf to explore Ajdabiya together
Connect and lend Abdulrauf's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Abdulrauf's travel and outdoor equipment
Ajdabiya
Hey there! Welcome to Ajdabiya! I'm a local with a passion for exploring and connecting with new ...
Efe
Efe
Connect with Efe to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Efe's home
Connect with Efe to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Türkiye
İstanbul, Türkiye
I’m a big music nerd so we can go see some concerts, grab a drink afterwards and hangout in the city
Farshad
Farshad
Connect with Farshad to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Farshad's home
Connect with Farshad to know about the hidden gems of Trabzon, Ortahisar/Trabzon, Turkey
Connect with Farshad to explore Trabzon, Ortahisar/Trabzon, Turkey together
Connect and lend Farshad's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Farshad's travel and outdoor equipment
Trabzon, Ortahisar/Tra...
Let’s enjoy together
Mehmet
Mehmet
Connect with Mehmet to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mehmet to know about the hidden gems of Sakarya, Türkiye
Connect with Mehmet to explore Sakarya, Türkiye together
Sakarya, Türkiye
Historical Sakarya bridge and Geyve bridge which was building in 1495.
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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.