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.
Ayberk
Ayberk
Connect with Ayberk to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Ayberk to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
Let’s grab some street food, talk over drinks, and catch a rooftop view of the city lights. I’ll ...
Başak
Başak
Connect with Başak to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Başak to know about the hidden gems of Ankara, Türkiye
Connect with Başak to explore Ankara, Türkiye together
Ankara, Türkiye
I am from Ankara and have been living here for 26 years so I could give you tips
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 
türkben
türkben
Connect with türkben to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with türkben to know about the hidden gems of Edirne, Edirne Merkez/Edirne, Turkey
Connect with türkben to explore Edirne, Edirne Merkez/Edirne, Turkey together
Connect and lend türkben's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use türkben's travel and outdoor equipment
Edirne, Edirne Merkez/...
dinner breakfast drink travel
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...
CEYHUN
CEYHUN
Connect with CEYHUN to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in CEYHUN's home
Connect with CEYHUN to know about the hidden gems of Cappadocia
Connect with CEYHUN to explore Cappadocia together
Connect and lend CEYHUN's vehicle or get a ride
Cappadocia
I have visited 25 countries so I know how you are feeling during trip so I appreciate support you...
Harry
Harry
Connect with Harry to meet up for coffee or drink
Adana
I am from Adana, but I work in Australia. Yeh weird I know 😃. So I have one foot in either countr...
Mustafa
Mustafa
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Connect with Mustafa to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mustafa to know about the hidden gems of Kadıköy
Connect with Mustafa to explore Kadıköy together
Kadıköy
I love traveling to the museum and walking in the seaside. We can grab our coffee and walk like m...
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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.