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.
Veronica
Connect with Veronica to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Veronica's home
Rome, Metropolitan Cit...
to travel as much as I can
Dominik
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Connect with Dominik to know about the hidden gems of Vienna
Connect with Dominik to explore Vienna together
Vienna
I think in the most cities it is very easy to visit the mainstream tourist attractions by yoursel...
Gulay
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Connect with Gulay to know about the hidden gems of Üsküdar
Connect with Gulay to explore Üsküdar together
Üsküdar
to walk around together, to show around, have coffee
Francesco
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Connect and stay in Francesco's home
Connect with Francesco to know about the hidden gems of 86029 Trivento CB, Italy
Connect with Francesco to explore 86029 Trivento CB, Italy together
86029 Trivento CB, Italy
It would be great to share interests, information, knowledges and exchange hospitality when needed.
Sonny
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Connect with Sonny to know about the hidden gems of Athens
Connect with Sonny to explore Athens together
Athens
I am a world traveller myself and now a local resident of Athens, Greece. I can help show you aro...
Richard
Connect with Richard to explore Dâmboviţa, Romania 135100 together
Dâmboviţa, Romania 135...
lakes views and more
Mustafa
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Connect with Mustafa to know about the hidden gems of Kadıköy
Connect with Mustafa to explore Kadıköy together
Kadıköy
I love traveling to the museum and walking in the seaside. We can grab our coffee and walk like m...
Martin
Verified
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Connect with Martin to know about the hidden gems of České Budějovice
Connect with Martin to explore České Budějovice together
České Budějovice
My country, hometown (České Budějovice) and cities around it offer a lot of beautiful places and ...

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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.