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.
Hamdi
Hamdi
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Connect with Hamdi to explore İstanbul together
İstanbul
I was born in this city, I am living in this city for 27 years I know every inch of it.
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...
Çağrı
Çağrı
Connect with Çağrı to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Çağrı to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Çağrı to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
Pax Ottomana and the best city in the world
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...
AKGUN
AKGUN
Connect with AKGUN to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with AKGUN to explore İstanbul, Türkiye together
Connect with AKGUN to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Türkiye
İstanbul, Türkiye
We can meet and visit a few places.
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.
Sedat
Sedat
Connect with Sedat to know about the hidden gems of Turkey
Connect and use Sedat's travel and outdoor equipment
Connect and lend Sedat's vehicle or get a ride
Turkey
We can praper food together and drive car
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...
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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.