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.
Adeel
Adeel
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Connect with Adeel to know about the hidden gems of Munich, Germany
Connect with Adeel to explore Munich, Germany together
Munich, Germany
Looking to explore the area and meet interesting people I am also active on Couchsurfing, so I c...
Saverio
Saverio
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Connect with Saverio to know about the hidden gems of 87067 Rossano, Province of Cosenza, Italy
87067 Rossano, Provinc...
Available to suggest and inspire activities in the city and nearby. Always love to meet new people
yuosef
yuosef
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Connect with yuosef to know about the hidden gems of Gaza
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Gaza
There are many wonderful and cheap archaeological and tourist places here, and attractive and won...
Pavol
Pavol
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Connect with Pavol to know about the hidden gems of Wien, Österreich
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Wien, Österreich
Hey there, fellow traveler! 👋 If you're flying solo in Vienna, I've got your back. I'm all about ...
magda
magda
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Connect with magda to know about the hidden gems of Al Agouzah
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Al Agouzah
all type of activities, show you hidden gems, nice places to see, to eat, to discover
Emre
Emre
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Connect with Emre to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Türkiye
Connect with Emre to explore İstanbul, Türkiye together
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İstanbul, Türkiye
Second year in Turkey, settled down here in Istanbul, and i got Turkish citizenship, i love disco...
HAMZA
HAMZA
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Connect with HAMZA to know about the hidden gems of Bursa
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Bursa
Tarihi bölgeler, yemekler ve bir sürü aktiviteler.
Andrea
Andrea
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Connect with Andrea to know about the hidden gems of Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
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Rome, Metropolitan Cit...
I am a local I like to show and share local food with explanations of cooking
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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.