How GAFFL Works

Search Destination

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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.
Drilon
Drilon
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Connect with Drilon to know about the hidden gems of Durrës, Albania
Connect with Drilon to explore Durrës, Albania together
Connect and lend Drilon's vehicle or get a ride
Durrës, Albania
Hey there! Welcome to Durrës! As a fellow traveler and graphic designer, I know the ins and outs ...
Mohamed
Mohamed
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Connect with Mohamed to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Mohamed to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
We can have tours together and I’d like to be your company during your vacation in Egypt
Amr
Amr
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Connect with Amr to know about the hidden gems of New Cairo City, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Amr to explore New Cairo City, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
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New Cairo City, Cairo ...
Good vibes🤘
Arjes
Arjes
Connect with Arjes to explore Tiranë, Albania together
Tiranë, Albania
I can adjust the tour based on your interests.I know that not all are just into history but find ...
Magdalena
Magdalena
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Connect with Magdalena to know about the hidden gems of Poznań, Poland
Connect with Magdalena to explore Poznań, Poland together
Poznań, Poland
Hi, as an ex couch surfer, ex host and ex travel photographer who currently works in global mobil...
Nicolas
Nicolas
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Connect with Nicolas to explore Kotor, Montenegro together
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Connect and use Nicolas's travel and outdoor equipment
Kotor, Montenegro
I live in the UK but spend most of my holiday time in Montenegro as I have my summer home here wh...
Borche
Borche
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Connect with Borche to know about the hidden gems of Čento, North Macedonia
Connect with Borche to explore Čento, North Macedonia together
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Connect and use Borche's travel and outdoor equipment
Čento, North Macedonia
I would like to take you haking in the mountains, rivers, lakes and show you the beauties of the ...
Nadim
Nadim
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Beirut
Im here to share with you happy tour during my travel
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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.