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.
Cinar
Cinar
Connect with Cinar to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Cinar to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
“This one’s got real potential.” – My 90+ next door neighbor “Excellent incisors. And he flosses...
Fener
Fener
Connect with Fener to meet up for coffee or drink
null, Türkiye
Nice beaches and beautiful sea.
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...
Hulya
Hulya
Connect with Hulya to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Hulya to know about the hidden gems of Samsun, Türkiye
Connect with Hulya to explore Samsun, Türkiye together
Connect and lend Hulya's vehicle or get a ride
Samsun, Türkiye
Having a coffee and /or meal by the beach . Cycling, walking, swimming, conversation about life, ...
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...
eva
eva
Connect with eva to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with eva to know about the hidden gems of Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Bodrum, Muğla, Türkiye
Give advices about the local areas 
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.
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
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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.