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.
Ozgur
Ozgur
Connect with Ozgur to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Ozgur's home
Connect with Ozgur to know about the hidden gems of Kaş/Antalya, Türkiye
Connect with Ozgur to explore Kaş/Antalya, Türkiye together
Connect and lend Ozgur's vehicle or get a ride
Kaş/Antalya, Türkiye
Hey there! 🌊 If you're a solo traveler who loves scuba diving, you've come to the right place! I'...
Emre
Emre
Connect and stay in Emre's home
Connect with Emre to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Emre to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Türkiye
Connect with Emre to explore İstanbul, Türkiye together
Connect and lend Emre's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Emre's travel and outdoor equipment
İstanbul, Türkiye
Second year in Turkey, settled down here in Istanbul, and i got Turkish citizenship, i love disco...
Çağrı
Çağrı
Connect with Çağrı to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Çağrı to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Çağrı to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
Pax Ottomana and the best city in the world
İsmail
İsmail
Connect with İsmail to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in İsmail's home
Connect with İsmail to explore İstanbul, Türkiye together
Connect and use İsmail's travel and outdoor equipment
İstanbul, Türkiye
I enjoy living in the moment, exploring the city, and meeting new people. I’d love to walk around...
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
burak
burak
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Connect with burak to know about the hidden gems of Cappadocia
Cappadocia
im living cappadocia for a long time.
Suleyman
Suleyman
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Connect with Suleyman to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Suleyman to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Suleyman to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
I am up for meeting new people, especially real travellers.
Fatih
Fatih
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Connect with Fatih to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Fatih's home
Connect with Fatih to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Fatih to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
Hi traveler! I’m Fatih, a passionate explorer from Turkey. Whether you’re in Istanbul, heading to...
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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.