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.
Emre
Emre
Connect and stay in Emre's home
Connect with Emre to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Emre to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Türkiye
Connect with Emre to explore İstanbul, Türkiye together
Connect and lend Emre's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Emre's travel and outdoor equipment
İstanbul, Türkiye
Second year in Turkey, settled down here in Istanbul, and i got Turkish citizenship, i love disco...
Arman
Arman
Connect with Arman to meet up for coffee or drink
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, ...
Suleyman
Suleyman
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Connect with Suleyman to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Suleyman to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Suleyman to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
I am up for meeting new people, especially real travellers.
Serhat
Serhat
Connect with Serhat to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Serhat's home
Connect with Serhat to know about the hidden gems of Köyceğiz, Muğla, Türkiye
Connect with Serhat to explore Köyceğiz, Muğla, Türkiye together
Connect and use Serhat's travel and outdoor equipment
Köyceğiz, Muğla, Türkiye
Hi I am Halil. I am 24 engineering student. This will be my first hosting experience. I have a fa...
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
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
Omar
Omar
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Connect with Omar to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Omar to explore Avcılar together
Connect and lend Omar's vehicle or get a ride
Avcılar
Hi! I’m Omar, an emergency physician living in Istanbul. I enjoy meeting travelers from differen...
Hüseyin
Hüseyin
Connect with Hüseyin to meet up for coffee or drink
Istanbul
If you come to Istanbul, I can help you.
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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.