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.
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...
Mehmet
Mehmet
Connect with Mehmet to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mehmet to know about the hidden gems of Sakarya, Türkiye
Connect with Mehmet to explore Sakarya, Türkiye together
Sakarya, Türkiye
Historical Sakarya bridge and Geyve bridge which was building in 1495.
Gholamreza
Gholamreza
Connect with Gholamreza to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Gholamreza's home
Connect and lend Gholamreza's vehicle or get a ride
İzmir, Turkey
Getting to know a strange girl for a few days and spending time and exchanging thoughts and exper...
Mustafa
Mustafa
Connect with Mustafa to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mustafa to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul, Turkiye
Connect with Mustafa to explore Istanbul, Turkiye together
Istanbul, Turkiye
Hey there! Welcome to the city of cats. If you’re into food, history, culture or just cats, i'm h...
Taylan
Taylan
Connect with Taylan to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Taylan to explore Ayvacık/Canakkale together
Connect and lend Taylan's vehicle or get a ride
Ayvacık/Canakkale
I live and work in Canakkale more than five years. I want to share my experience and show the tra...
Natalie
Natalie
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Connect with Natalie to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Natalie to explore Фетхіє, Мугла, Туреччина together
Фетхіє, Мугла, Туреччина
I organize trips professionally, but sometimes I just want to be a traveler myself. I’m into road...
Samadar
Samadar
Connect with Samadar to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Samadar's home
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...
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Mustafa
Mustafa
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Connect with Mustafa to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mustafa to know about the hidden gems of Kadıköy
Connect with Mustafa to explore Kadıköy together
Kadıköy
I love traveling to the museum and walking in the seaside. We can grab our coffee and walk like m...
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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.