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.
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.
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...
osman
osman
Connect with osman to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in osman's home
Connect with osman to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with osman to explore Istanbul together
Connect and lend osman's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use osman's travel and outdoor equipment
Istanbul
Providing Hotel, Ticket,Tour,Transfer, Extrem Sports
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...
Emin
Emin
Connect with Emin to meet up for coffee or drink
Istanbul
Hey there, fellow traveler! Welcome to Istanbul! As an 18-year-old local, I'm stoked to show you ...
wAsEeM
wAsEeM
Connect with wAsEeM to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with wAsEeM to know about the hidden gems of Bursa, Turkey
Connect with wAsEeM to explore Bursa, Turkey together
Connect and lend wAsEeM's vehicle or get a ride
Bursa, Turkey
if you exited to visit this city ask me about everything
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.
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
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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.