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.
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...
Hakan
Hakan
Connect with Hakan to meet up for coffee or drink
Istanbul
How is ur mood today
Kemal
Kemal
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Connect with Kemal to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Kemal's home
Connect with Kemal to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Kemal to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
Living in Istanbul, I’ve grown to love every corner of this chaotic yet beautiful city. From the ...
ioxeen
ioxeen
Connect with ioxeen to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Türkiye
İstanbul, Türkiye
Visiting city on foot is the best way to explore. Istanbul offers various streets to get lost and...
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...
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.
Mehmet
Mehmet
Connect with Mehmet to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mehmet to know about the hidden gems of Sakarya, Türkiye
Connect with Mehmet to explore Sakarya, Türkiye together
Sakarya, Türkiye
Historical Sakarya bridge and Geyve bridge which was building in 1495.
İlan
İlan
Connect with İlan to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in İlan's home
Connect with İlan to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Türkiye
Connect with İlan to explore İstanbul, Türkiye together
İstanbul, Türkiye
We can plan together where you wanna see and add some local flavor to it rather than having a tou...
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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.