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.
Erhan
Erhan
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Connect with Erhan to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Erhan to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
<b>Istanbul, not Constantinople</b><br><br>However, it is a mega city populated with all kinds of...
Bugra
Bugra
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Connect with Bugra to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Bugra to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Bugra to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
Hey there, solo traveler! 🌍 If you're heading to Kadıköy, İstanbul, I've got your back! As a loca...
türkben
türkben
Connect with türkben to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with türkben to know about the hidden gems of Edirne, Edirne Merkez/Edirne, Turkey
Connect with türkben to explore Edirne, Edirne Merkez/Edirne, Turkey together
Connect and lend türkben's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use türkben's travel and outdoor equipment
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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
Murad
Murad
Connect with Murad to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Murad's home
Connect with Murad to know about the hidden gems of Mersin
Connect with Murad to explore Mersin together
Connect and lend Murad's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Murad's travel and outdoor equipment
Mersin
Hey there, fellow traveler! 🌍 I'm a 32-year-old guy from Mersin, Turkey, but I grew up in Amman. ...
Burak
Burak
Connect with Burak to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Burak to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Burak to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
Istanbul is ancient and beautiful city located in Turkey. I'm here to show you the mysteries of t...
Hayfa
Hayfa
Connect with Hayfa to meet up for coffee or drink
Izmir
I'm in izmir for one month and looking for travel buddies to go all around turkey
Batuhan
Batuhan
Connect with Batuhan to meet up for coffee or drink
Adapazarı
Hey there, fellow traveler! 🌍 If you're in Adapazarı, I'd love to meet up for a coffee or drink a...
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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.