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.
türkben
türkben
Connect with türkben to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with türkben to know about the hidden gems of Edirne, Edirne Merkez/Edirne, Turkey
Connect with türkben to explore Edirne, Edirne Merkez/Edirne, Turkey together
Connect and lend türkben's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use türkben's travel and outdoor equipment
Edirne, Edirne Merkez/...
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Rahaf
Rahaf
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Connect with Rahaf to know about the hidden gems of Damascus
Connect with Rahaf to explore Damascus together
Damascus
Welcome to Damascus.<br>My name is Rahaf, I'm a doctor who loves exploring the great outdoors. <b...
Remon
Remon
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Connect with Remon to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with Remon to explore Cairo together
Cairo
Cairo is a very special city that has everything you can imagine, I'm here to help travelers expl...
Veronika
Veronika
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Connect with Veronika to know about the hidden gems of Trenčín, Slovakia
Connect with Veronika to explore Trenčín, Slovakia together
Trenčín, Slovakia
Hey I'll help you to feel great in Trenčín town 😍 You can see here so much great sights & learn a...
Nader
Nader
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Connect with Nader to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with Nader to explore Cairo together
Connect and lend Nader's vehicle or get a ride
Cairo
We can take trips around Egypt, I like to visit all the good cities with you, and i always have a...
Michael
Michael
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Connect with Michael to know about the hidden gems of Beirut, Lebanon
Connect with Michael to explore Beirut, Lebanon together
Connect and lend Michael's vehicle or get a ride
Beirut, Lebanon
Hey there! Welcome to Beirut! 🌆 I'm a physiotherapist and music lover who's always up for an adve...
Chris
Chris
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Connect and stay in Chris's home
Connect with Chris to know about the hidden gems of Munich, Germany
Connect with Chris to explore Munich, Germany together
Munich, Germany
German native here, who reveals you an own kind of view of the beautiful city of Munich 🙂
Burak
Burak
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Connect with Burak to know about the hidden gems of Nevsehir, Turkey
Connect with Burak to explore Nevsehir, Turkey together
Connect and lend Burak's vehicle or get a ride
Nevsehir, Turkey
If you wish to travel around Turkey , ı can be your travel mate who shows you around who provide ...
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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.