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.
Farhan
Farhan
Connect with Farhan to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Farhan's home
Connect with Farhan to know about the hidden gems of Graz
Connect with Farhan to explore Graz together
Graz
Hey there! Welcome to Graz! 🌟 I'm a local outdoor enthusiast and techie who loves exploring natur...
Rok
Rok
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Connect and stay in Rok's home
Connect with Rok to know about the hidden gems of 1292 Zapotok, Slovenia
Connect with Rok to explore 1292 Zapotok, Slovenia together
Connect and lend Rok's vehicle or get a ride
1292 Zapotok, Slovenia
lookig for People who Live Life sport...trips.. travel... good food... Adventures
AA
AA
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Connect and stay in AA's home
Connect with AA to know about the hidden gems of Kraków, Poland
Connect with AA to explore Kraków, Poland together
Kraków, Poland
explore the city
Mohammad
Mohammad
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Connect with Mohammad to know about the hidden gems of Antalya
Connect with Mohammad to explore Antalya together
Connect and lend Mohammad's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Mohammad's travel and outdoor equipment
Antalya
'-) it is nice to know what adventurer do to people .
Ana
Ana
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Connect with Ana to know about the hidden gems of Zadar
Connect with Ana to explore Zadar together
Zadar
Im not a person to tell you the history of my place, but more about what we eat and do. Im an ent...
Bobo
Bobo
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Connect with Bobo to know about the hidden gems of Cluj, Romania
Connect with Bobo to explore Cluj, Romania together
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Cluj, Romania
Here is the most beautiful part of the country. There are many possibilities to explore this regi...
Rudi
Rudi
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Connect with Rudi to know about the hidden gems of Bavarian Forest National Park
Connect with Rudi to explore Bavarian Forest National Park together
Bavarian Forest Nation...
egensburg ist ein UNESCO-juwel mit über 2.000 Jahren Geschichte: mittelalterliche Gassen, die Ste...
Mustafa
Mustafa
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Connect with Mustafa to explore Bagdad, Iraq together
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Bagdad, Iraq
Hey there! 🌍 If you're a solo traveler in Baghdad, I've got your back!
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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.