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.
Shenouda
Shenouda
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Connect with Shenouda to know about the hidden gems of Budapest
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Budapest
walking and explore Budapest
Filiz
Filiz
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Istanbul
I really like to visit everywhere in İstanbul. I have special route in this city and I visited be...
Mudi
Mudi
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Connect with Mudi to know about the hidden gems of Muğla, Türkiye
Connect with Mudi to explore Muğla, Türkiye together
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Connect and use Mudi's travel and outdoor equipment
Muğla, Türkiye
I'd love to show you around my beautiful town and have some great conversations! 🇹🇷 #Bodrum #Akya...
Peter
Peter
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Budapest
Hey there, solo traveler! Welcome to Budapest! 🌍 As a seasoned local, I'm here to show you the hi...
Ghada
Ghada
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Connect with Ghada to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
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Cairo, Cairo Governora...
I am a software engineer. I live in Cairo.
Daria
Daria
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Connect with Daria to know about the hidden gems of Warsaw, Poland
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Warsaw, Poland
I'm looking forward to meet new people from all around the world:) I speak Polish fluently, Engli...
Mark
Mark
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Connect with Mark to know about the hidden gems of Vienna, Austria
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Vienna, Austria
lived in Vienna since 2020 and know the city quite well - mainly from a gastronomy perspective an...
Hany
Hany
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Connect with Hany to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
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Cairo, Cairo Governora...
we can enjoy together in Cairo
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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.