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.
Alexandru
Alexandru
Connect with Alexandru to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Alexandru's home
Bucharest, Romania
Travel to Therme and see Peles Castle from sinaia.
ahmet
ahmet
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Connect with ahmet to know about the hidden gems of Kayseri
Connect with ahmet to explore Kayseri together
Kayseri
We can going on skiing to Mount Erciyes in the winters or mountaineering in the summers.
Fady
Fady
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Connect with Fady to know about the hidden gems of Amman, Jordan
Connect with Fady to explore Amman, Jordan together
Amman, Jordan
let me show you how locals are living here
Blnd
Blnd
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Connect and stay in Blnd's home
Connect with Blnd to know about the hidden gems of Iraq
Connect with Blnd to explore Iraq together
Connect and lend Blnd's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Blnd's travel and outdoor equipment
Iraq
I would like to host anyone who wants to come to my town I would offer him\her my room, picking h...
Dimitris
Dimitris
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Connect with Dimitris to know about the hidden gems of Samos 831 00, Greece
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Samos 831 00, Greece
Get in touch with me if you need any advices from an outdoorsman local who loves and enjoys natur...
HAMZA
HAMZA
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Connect with HAMZA to know about the hidden gems of Bursa
Connect with HAMZA to explore Bursa together
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Bursa
Tarihi bölgeler, yemekler ve bir sürü aktiviteler.
Javid
Javid
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Connect with Javid to explore Ankara, Türkiye together
Ankara, Türkiye
Here are many beautiful discos in Tunalı and Bahçelievler areas. Also in Çukurambar, there are ma...
Tamer
Tamer
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Connect and stay in Tamer's home
Connect with Tamer to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
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Cairo, Cairo Governora...
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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.