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.
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
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 Adana, Reşatbey, Seyhan/Adana, Turkey
Connect with mustafa to explore Adana, Reşatbey, Seyhan/Adana, Turkey together
Adana, Reşatbey, Seyha...
We can have so many beautiful memories together and wxplore the city
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.
Sayed
Sayed
Connect with Sayed to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Sayed's home
Connect with Sayed to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Sayed to explore Istanbul together
Connect and lend Sayed's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Sayed's travel and outdoor equipment
Istanbul
Hi! I’m Sayed — an architect and hospitality expert who has lived in Istanbul for years. I know...
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
Okay
Okay
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Connect with Okay to meet up for coffee or drink
Istanbul
Hello, I am from Istanbul. My goal is to accompany you on our trip to Istanbul and improve my Eng...
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...
Hulya
Hulya
Connect with Hulya to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Hulya to know about the hidden gems of Samsun, Türkiye
Connect with Hulya to explore Samsun, Türkiye together
Connect and lend Hulya's vehicle or get a ride
Samsun, Türkiye
Having a coffee and /or meal by the beach . Cycling, walking, swimming, conversation about life, ...
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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.