How GAFFL Works

Search Destination

Search and select a destination that you are traveling to.

Find Locals

Browse through the list of locals in turkey.

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.
Kemal
Kemal
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Connect with Kemal to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Kemal's home
Connect with Kemal to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Kemal to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
Living in Istanbul, I’ve grown to love every corner of this chaotic yet beautiful city. From the ...
Mustafa
Mustafa
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Connect with Mustafa to meet up for coffee or drink
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...
Necati
Necati
Connect with Necati to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Necati's home
Connect with Necati to know about the hidden gems of Bodrum
Connect with Necati to explore Bodrum together
Connect and lend Necati's vehicle or get a ride
Bodrum
Local guide
Shah
Shah
Connect with Shah to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
Go through the old streets of Istanbul with sparkling stories and years of history. It won't let ...
Tahir
Tahir
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Connect with Tahir to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Tahir's home
Connect with Tahir to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Tahir to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
You will see with me the special side of my city that only those who spent their lives in it know
Sedat
Sedat
Connect with Sedat to know about the hidden gems of Turkey
Connect and use Sedat's travel and outdoor equipment
Connect and lend Sedat's vehicle or get a ride
Turkey
We can praper food together and drive car
mustafa
mustafa
Connect with mustafa to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in mustafa's home
Connect with mustafa to know about the hidden gems of Adana, Reşatbey, Seyhan/Adana, Turkey
Connect with mustafa to explore Adana, Reşatbey, Seyhan/Adana, Turkey together
Adana, Reşatbey, Seyha...
We can have so many beautiful memories together and wxplore the city
Hamdi
Hamdi
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Connect with Hamdi to explore İstanbul together
İstanbul
I was born in this city, I am living in this city for 27 years I know every inch of it.
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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 Turkey

GAFFL is perfect for travelers who are looking to meet locals and have an authentic experience in Turkey. 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 Turkey. With users from over 190 countries, you can connect with locals. take tips, meet and explore Turkey together.