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.
HAMZA
HAMZA
Connect with HAMZA to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with HAMZA to know about the hidden gems of Bursa
Connect with HAMZA to explore Bursa together
Connect and use HAMZA's travel and outdoor equipment
Bursa
Tarihi bölgeler, yemekler ve bir sürü aktiviteler.
Sayed
Sayed
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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...
Samadar
Samadar
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Connect with Samadar to know about the hidden gems of Gümüşsuyu, Tak-ı Zafer Cd., 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey
Connect with Samadar to explore Gümüşsuyu, Tak-ı Zafer Cd., 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey together
Connect and lend Samadar's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Samadar's travel and outdoor equipment
Gümüşsuyu, Tak-ı Zafer...
Love life
Rainer
Rainer
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Connect with Rainer to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Rainer's home
Connect with Rainer to know about the hidden gems of Antalya, Türkiye
Connect with Rainer to explore Antalya, Türkiye together
Antalya, Türkiye
Enjoy the cute buildings, the small walkways, Restaurants, Shops without an end.
Hayfa
Hayfa
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Izmir
I'm in izmir for one month and looking for travel buddies to go all around turkey
Emin
Emin
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Istanbul
Hey there, fellow traveler! Welcome to Istanbul! As an 18-year-old local, I'm stoked to show you ...
Arman
Arman
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Connect with Arman to know about the hidden gems of İzmir
Connect with Arman to explore İzmir together
İzmir
I have been living in Izmir for very long time. We can visit historical places, shopping places, ...
Farshad
Farshad
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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
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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.