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.
Hülya
Hülya
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Connect with Hülya to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Hülya to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
Connect with Hülya to explore Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye together
Istanbul, İstanbul, Tü...
Hey there! Welcome to Istanbul! 🌆 As an engineer who loves exploring cities, music, and yoga, I'm...
Elyas
Elyas
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Connect with Elyas to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Elyas's home
Connect with Elyas to know about the hidden gems of Bursa, Türkiye
Connect with Elyas to explore Bursa, Türkiye together
Connect and lend Elyas's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Elyas's travel and outdoor equipment
Bursa, Türkiye
Every alley in old Bursa carries a history, and every path in its mountains carries a new memory....
Samadar
Samadar
Connect with Samadar to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Samadar's home
Connect with Samadar to know about the hidden gems of Gümüşsuyu, Tak-ı Zafer Cd., 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey
Connect with Samadar to explore Gümüşsuyu, Tak-ı Zafer Cd., 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey together
Connect and lend Samadar's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Samadar's travel and outdoor equipment
Gümüşsuyu, Tak-ı Zafer...
Love life
Djoi
Djoi
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Connect with Djoi to explore Istanbul, Turkey together
Connect with Djoi to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Djoi to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
We can visit all historical places till ending with night life like bars and clubs
Amin
Amin
Connect with Amin to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Amin's home
Connect with Amin to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Türkiye
Connect with Amin to explore İstanbul, Türkiye together
İstanbul, Türkiye
I know so many place you should visit
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
Hüseyin
Hüseyin
Connect with Hüseyin to meet up for coffee or drink
Istanbul
If you come to Istanbul, I can help you.
Rojin
Rojin
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Connect with Rojin to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Rojin's home
Connect with Rojin to explore Antalya together
Connect and use Rojin's travel and outdoor equipment
Antalya
spontaneous adventure & Hidden gems of the world I’m a flexible person
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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.