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.
Asher
Asher
Connect with Asher to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Asher's home
Connect with Asher to know about the hidden gems of Jerusalem, Israel
Connect with Asher to explore Jerusalem, Israel together
Connect and lend Asher's vehicle or get a ride
Jerusalem, Israel
We can have a good time seeing the city. It's always intriguing and exciting for me to meet peopl...
Nadav
Nadav
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Connect with Nadav to know about the hidden gems of Ashalim
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Ashalim
Living in the Israeli desert in a students villege. Many cool people around, many cute dogs all o...
Armin
Armin
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Connect with Armin to know about the hidden gems of Koper
Connect with Armin to explore Koper together
Connect and lend Armin's vehicle or get a ride
Koper
I can take you around my country, depends on what you want to see. Cycling, hiking, swimming or s...
Abdulaziz
Abdulaziz
Connect with Abdulaziz to know about the hidden gems of تبوك السعودية
Connect with Abdulaziz to explore تبوك السعودية together
تبوك السعودية
A licensed tour guide by the Ministry of Tourism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the NEOM, Al-U...
Rock
Rock
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Slavena
Slavena
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Connect with Slavena to know about the hidden gems of Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Connect with Slavena to explore Plovdiv, Bulgaria together
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Plovdiv is an amazing city full of history and cool bars/ restaurants and I would like to help yo...
mo
mo
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Connect with mo to know about the hidden gems of Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt
Connect with mo to explore Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt together
Dakahlia Governorate, ...
let's enjoy the history of Egypt.. I know enough about places to visit in my country.... best tim...
Chris
Chris
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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 🙂

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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.