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.
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...
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...
Filiz
Filiz
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Connect with Filiz to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Filiz to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Filiz to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
I really like to visit everywhere in İstanbul. I have special route in this city and I visited be...
İlan
İlan
Connect with İlan to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in İlan's home
Connect with İlan to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Türkiye
Connect with İlan to explore İstanbul, Türkiye together
İstanbul, Türkiye
We can plan together where you wanna see and add some local flavor to it rather than having a tou...
Burak
Burak
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Connect with Burak to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Burak to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
Istanbul is ancient and beautiful city located in Turkey. I'm here to show you the mysteries of t...
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
karem
karem
Connect with karem to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with karem to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
🌍 Istanbul… the city between two continents<br>Istanbul is not just a city, it’s an experience wh...
Murad
Murad
Connect with Murad to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Murad's home
Connect with Murad to know about the hidden gems of Mersin
Connect with Murad to explore Mersin together
Connect and lend Murad's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Murad's travel and outdoor equipment
Mersin
Hey there, fellow traveler! 🌍 I'm a 32-year-old guy from Mersin, Turkey, but I grew up in Amman. ...
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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.