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.
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.
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. ...
Shah
Shah
Connect with Shah to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
Go through the old streets of Istanbul with sparkling stories and years of history. It won't let ...
burak
burak
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Connect with burak to know about the hidden gems of Cappadocia
Cappadocia
im living cappadocia for a long time.
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.
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 Istanbul
Connect with Mustafa to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
I’d be happy to show you around the city, take you to beautiful viewpoints and hidden spots, and ...
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...
Ozgur
Ozgur
Connect with Ozgur to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Ozgur's home
Connect with Ozgur to know about the hidden gems of Kaş/Antalya, Türkiye
Connect with Ozgur to explore Kaş/Antalya, Türkiye together
Connect and lend Ozgur's vehicle or get a ride
Kaş/Antalya, Türkiye
Hey there! 🌊 If you're a solo traveler who loves scuba diving, you've come to the right place! I'...
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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.