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.
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...
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
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'...
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.
Kemal
Kemal
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Connect with Kemal to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Kemal's home
Connect with Kemal to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Kemal to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
Living in Istanbul, I’ve grown to love every corner of this chaotic yet beautiful city. From the ...
Dieciochico
Dieciochico
Connect with Dieciochico to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Dieciochico to know about the hidden gems of Ankara, Turkey
Connect with Dieciochico to explore Ankara, Turkey together
Connect and use Dieciochico's travel and outdoor equipment
Connect and lend Dieciochico's vehicle or get a ride
Ankara, Turkey
We can visit some cool places together
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 ...
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/...
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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.