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.
Bahadır
Bahadır
Connect with Bahadır to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Bahadır to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Bahadır to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
I live in Istanbul, a city where East meets West. From wandering the historic streets of Sul...
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
Local guide
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'...
Hüseyin
Hüseyin
Connect with Hüseyin to meet up for coffee or drink
Istanbul
If you come to Istanbul, I can help you.
Burak
Burak
Connect with Burak to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Burak's home
Connect with Burak to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Burak to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
I live in Istanbul,happy to show people around or give them advices.
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...
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.
Gholamreza
Gholamreza
Connect with Gholamreza to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Gholamreza's home
Connect and lend Gholamreza's vehicle or get a ride
İzmir, Turkey
Getting to know a strange girl for a few days and spending time and exchanging thoughts and exper...
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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.