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.
fausto
fausto
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Connect with fausto to know about the hidden gems of Florence
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Florence
I'm an "old traveller"...But this time I want help someone to discover my native area and their ...
Mahmoud
Mahmoud
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Connect with Mahmoud to know about the hidden gems of Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
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Hurghada, Red Sea Gove...
Hurghada is such a nice place , people is so good and sea is fantastic
George
George
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Connect with George to know about the hidden gems of Athens, Greece
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Athens, Greece
Arts, sights, beaches.
Filip
Filip
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Connect with Filip to know about the hidden gems of Belgrade, Serbia
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Belgrade, Serbia
I would like you to take a places with best coffee and if you are fun of electronic music, I woul...
Giannis
Giannis
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Connect with Giannis to know about the hidden gems of Nea Filadelfeia, Greece
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Nea Filadelfeia, Greece
Athens is the capital of Greece and an awesome destination to travel. As in any country the best ...
Kostas
Kostas
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Connect with Kostas to know about the hidden gems of Athens, Greece
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Athens, Greece
sightseeing giving you goosebumps in the centre of Athens
Shenouda
Shenouda
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Connect with Shenouda to know about the hidden gems of Budapest
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Budapest
walking and explore Budapest
Emad
Emad
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Connect with Emad to know about the hidden gems of Sharm El-Sheikh, Second Sharm Al Shiekh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
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Sharm El-Sheikh, Secon...
share travelling and exploring all over the world with butiful girl
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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.