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.
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
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 Bursa
Connect with Mustafa to explore Bursa together
Bursa
Best spots of the City and if you need hosting With me hotels what to eat and night life.
Rainer
Rainer
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Connect with Rainer to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Rainer's home
Connect with Rainer to know about the hidden gems of Antalya, Türkiye
Connect with Rainer to explore Antalya, Türkiye together
Antalya, Türkiye
Enjoy the cute buildings, the small walkways, Restaurants, Shops without an end.
Cinar
Cinar
Connect with Cinar to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Cinar to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
“This one’s got real potential.” – My 90+ next door neighbor “Excellent incisors. And he flosses...
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...
Mustafa
Mustafa
Connect with Mustafa to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mustafa to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul, Turkiye
Connect with Mustafa to explore Istanbul, Turkiye together
Istanbul, Turkiye
Hey there! Welcome to the city of cats. If you’re into food, history, culture or just cats, i'm h...
Fatih
Fatih
Connect with Fatih to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Fatih to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Turkey
Connect with Fatih to explore İstanbul, Turkey together
İstanbul, Turkey
I like to travel and swim
B
B
Connect with B to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in B's home
Connect with B to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
Just its name!! 
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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.