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.
Efe
Efe
Connect with Efe to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Efe's home
Connect with Efe to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Türkiye
İstanbul, Türkiye
I’m a big music nerd so we can go see some concerts, grab a drink afterwards and hangout in the city
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!! 
Jill
Jill
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Istanbul
I have justoved to izmir and I plan to stay a month. I live near the thermal spa hotel and really...
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...
Gulay
Gulay
Connect with Gulay to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Gulay to know about the hidden gems of Üsküdar
Connect with Gulay to explore Üsküdar together
Üsküdar
to walk around together, to show around, have coffee
Suat
Suat
Connect with Suat to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Suat's home
Connect with Suat to know about the hidden gems of Bursa, Türkiye
Connect with Suat to explore Bursa, Türkiye together
Bursa, Türkiye
Bursa is a historical places which has good nature by mountain and sea
Omar
Omar
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Connect with Omar to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Omar to explore Avcılar together
Connect and lend Omar's vehicle or get a ride
Avcılar
Hi! I’m Omar, an emergency physician living in Istanbul. I enjoy meeting travelers from differen...
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
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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.