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.
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...
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
Mustafa
Mustafa
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Connect with Mustafa to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mustafa to know about the hidden gems of Kadıköy
Connect with Mustafa to explore Kadıköy together
Kadıköy
I love traveling to the museum and walking in the seaside. We can grab our coffee and walk like m...
HAMZA
HAMZA
Connect with HAMZA to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with HAMZA to know about the hidden gems of Bursa
Connect with HAMZA to explore Bursa together
Connect and use HAMZA's travel and outdoor equipment
Bursa
Tarihi bölgeler, yemekler ve bir sürü aktiviteler.
Hamdi
Hamdi
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Connect with Hamdi to explore İstanbul together
İstanbul
I was born in this city, I am living in this city for 27 years I know every inch of it.
Serhat
Serhat
Connect with Serhat to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Serhat's home
Connect with Serhat to know about the hidden gems of Köyceğiz, Muğla, Türkiye
Connect with Serhat to explore Köyceğiz, Muğla, Türkiye together
Connect and use Serhat's travel and outdoor equipment
Köyceğiz, Muğla, Türkiye
Hi I am Halil. I am 24 engineering student. This will be my first hosting experience. I have a fa...
Adem
Adem
Connect with Adem to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Adem's home
Connect with Adem to explore Adapazari together
Adapazari
Travel see different cultures know each other
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...
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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.