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.
Ziad
Ziad
Connect with Ziad to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Ziad's home
Connect with Ziad to know about the hidden gems of Athens, Greece
Connect with Ziad to explore Athens, Greece together
Athens, Greece
Let’s get fun
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.
Florjan
Florjan
Connect with Florjan to meet up for coffee or drink
Tirana
Hey there! Welcome to Tirana! If you're a solo traveler who loves exploring cities and getting lo...
Hüseyin
Hüseyin
Connect with Hüseyin to meet up for coffee or drink
Istanbul
If you come to Istanbul, I can help you.
Michael
Michael
Connect with Michael to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Michael to know about the hidden gems of Warsaw, Poland
Connect with Michael to explore Warsaw, Poland together
Warsaw, Poland
Cycling, drinking tea/wine, sightseeing, walk around The Old Town or Warsaw Boulevards, eating st...
Mohammed
Mohammed
Connect with Mohammed to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mohammed to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with Mohammed to explore Cairo together
Cairo
you are welcoming to visit my country and discover it
Mohamed
Mohamed
Cairo
am flight attendant who travelled so much in Egypt and stayed in so many place and also I speak E...
Ahmed
Ahmed
Connect with Ahmed to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Ahmed's home
Connect with Ahmed to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with Ahmed to explore Cairo together
Connect and lend Ahmed's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Ahmed's travel and outdoor equipment
Cairo
Share tips and hangs and advises
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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.