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
Connect with Fatih to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Fatih to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Turkey
Connect with Fatih to explore İstanbul, Turkey together
İstanbul, Turkey
I like to travel and swim
Elyas
Elyas
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Connect with Elyas to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Elyas's home
Connect with Elyas to know about the hidden gems of Bursa, Türkiye
Connect with Elyas to explore Bursa, Türkiye together
Connect and lend Elyas's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Elyas's travel and outdoor equipment
Bursa, Türkiye
Every alley in old Bursa carries a history, and every path in its mountains carries a new memory....
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...
İsmail
İsmail
Connect with İsmail to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in İsmail's home
Connect with İsmail to explore İstanbul, Türkiye together
Connect and use İsmail's travel and outdoor equipment
İstanbul, Türkiye
I enjoy living in the moment, exploring the city, and meeting new people. I’d love to walk around...
Tahir
Tahir
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Connect with Tahir to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Tahir's home
Connect with Tahir to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Tahir to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
You will see with me the special side of my city that only those who spent their lives in it know
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
Furkan
Furkan
Connect with Furkan to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Furkan to know about the hidden gems of Üsküdar/İstanbul, Turkey
Connect with Furkan to explore Üsküdar/İstanbul, Turkey together
Üsküdar/İstanbul, Turkey
we have very special coffee, beautiful sunset, fresh air, the highest point in istanbul.
Cinar
Cinar
Connect with Cinar to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Cinar to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
“This one’s got real potential.” – My 90+ next door neighbor “Excellent incisors. And he flosses...
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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.