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.
Enes
Enes
Connect with Enes to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Enes to explore İstanbul, Türkiye together
İstanbul, Türkiye
actually I will be busy almost until en of the year but there is small gaps that I can show u around
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...
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 and stay in Burak's home
Connect with Burak to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Burak to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
I live in Istanbul,happy to show people around or give them advices.
Hülya
Hülya
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Connect with Hülya to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Hülya to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
Connect with Hülya to explore Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye together
Istanbul, İstanbul, Tü...
Hey there! Welcome to Istanbul! 🌆 As an engineer who loves exploring cities, music, and yoga, I'm...
AKGUN
AKGUN
Connect with AKGUN to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with AKGUN to explore İstanbul, Türkiye together
Connect with AKGUN to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Türkiye
İstanbul, Türkiye
We can meet and visit a few places.
Bugra
Bugra
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Connect with Bugra to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Bugra to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Bugra to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
Hey there, solo traveler! 🌍 If you're heading to Kadıköy, İstanbul, I've got your back! As a loca...
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...
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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.