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.
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
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...
Hüseyin
Hüseyin
Connect with Hüseyin to meet up for coffee or drink
Istanbul
If you come to Istanbul, I can help you.
Sedat
Sedat
Connect with Sedat to know about the hidden gems of Turkey
Connect and use Sedat's travel and outdoor equipment
Connect and lend Sedat's vehicle or get a ride
Turkey
We can praper food together and drive car
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...
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.
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.
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.
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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.