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.
Jill
Jill
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Istanbul
I have justoved to izmir and I plan to stay a month. I live near the thermal spa hotel and really...
Burak
Burak
Connect with Burak to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Burak to know about the hidden gems of Nevsehir, Turkey
Connect with Burak to explore Nevsehir, Turkey together
Connect and lend Burak's vehicle or get a ride
Nevsehir, Turkey
If you wish to travel around Turkey , ı can be your travel mate who shows you around who provide ...
Sayed
Sayed
Connect with Sayed to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Sayed's home
Connect with Sayed to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Sayed to explore Istanbul together
Connect and lend Sayed's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Sayed's travel and outdoor equipment
Istanbul
Hi! I’m Sayed — an architect and hospitality expert who has lived in Istanbul for years. I know...
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
Gholamreza
Gholamreza
Connect with Gholamreza to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Gholamreza's home
Connect and lend Gholamreza's vehicle or get a ride
İzmir, Turkey
Getting to know a strange girl for a few days and spending time and exchanging thoughts and exper...
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...
Efe
Efe
Connect with Efe to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Efe's home
Connect with Efe to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Türkiye
İstanbul, Türkiye
I’m a big music nerd so we can go see some concerts, grab a drink afterwards and hangout in the city
Javid
Javid
Connect with Javid to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Javid to explore Ankara, Türkiye together
Ankara, Türkiye
Here are many beautiful discos in Tunalı and Bahçelievler areas. Also in Çukurambar, there are ma...
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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.