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.
Erhan
Erhan
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Connect with Erhan to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Erhan to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
<b>Istanbul, not Constantinople</b><br><br>However, it is a mega city populated with all kinds of...
eva
eva
Connect with eva to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with eva to know about the hidden gems of Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Give advices about the local areas&nbsp;
ahmet
ahmet
Connect with ahmet to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in ahmet's home
Connect with ahmet to know about the hidden gems of Kayseri
Connect with ahmet to explore Kayseri together
Kayseri
We can going on skiing to Mount Erciyes in the winters or mountaineering in the summers.
Natalie
Natalie
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Connect with Natalie to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Natalie to explore Фетхіє, Мугла, Туреччина together
Фетхіє, Мугла, Туреччина
I organize trips professionally, but sometimes I just want to be a traveler myself. I’m into road...
Farshad
Farshad
Connect with Farshad to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Farshad's home
Connect with Farshad to know about the hidden gems of Trabzon, Ortahisar/Trabzon, Turkey
Connect with Farshad to explore Trabzon, Ortahisar/Trabzon, Turkey together
Connect and lend Farshad's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Farshad's travel and outdoor equipment
Trabzon, Ortahisar/Tra...
Let’s enjoy together
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, ...
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
Taylan
Taylan
Connect with Taylan to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Taylan to explore Ayvacık/Canakkale together
Connect and lend Taylan's vehicle or get a ride
Ayvacık/Canakkale
I live and work in Canakkale more than five years. I want to share my experience and show the tra...
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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.