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.
AKGUN
AKGUN
Connect with AKGUN to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with AKGUN to explore İstanbul, Türkiye together
Connect with AKGUN to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Türkiye
İstanbul, Türkiye
We can meet and visit a few places.
AbdelFattah
AbdelFattah
Connect with AbdelFattah to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with AbdelFattah to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with AbdelFattah to explore Cairo together
Cairo
Hey there! Welcome to Cairo! 🇪🇬 I'm a 24-year-old guy who's passionate about hiking, traveling, a...
ssss
ssss
Connect and use ssss's travel and outdoor equipment
تبوك السعودية
Welcome to Saudi Arabia, go ahead and try touring with me by motorbike in Tabuk, Al-Ula and Neom
Miroslav
Miroslav
Connect with Miroslav to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Miroslav's home
Connect with Miroslav to know about the hidden gems of Žilina
Connect with Miroslav to explore Žilina together
Connect and lend Miroslav's vehicle or get a ride
Žilina
Cities are cool – there’s always a lot happening. But nature… oh man, that’s where the real beau...
ms
ms
Connect with ms to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in ms's home
Connect with ms to explore Rome together
Rome
Let's make a good memory in Rome.
Lilly
Lilly
Connect with Lilly to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Lilly to explore Ix-Xgħajra, Malta together
Ix-Xgħajra, Malta
Just text me 😉
Chris
Chris
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Connect with Chris to meet up for coffee or drink
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 🙂
Ekaterina
Ekaterina
Connect with Ekaterina to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Ekaterina to explore Messina together
Messina
If you are in Messina and feel lonely contact me and we can go for a walk together
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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.