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.
Elyas
Elyas
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Connect with Elyas to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Elyas's home
Connect with Elyas to know about the hidden gems of Bursa, Türkiye
Connect with Elyas to explore Bursa, Türkiye together
Connect and lend Elyas's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Elyas's travel and outdoor equipment
Bursa, Türkiye
Every alley in old Bursa carries a history, and every path in its mountains carries a new memory....
Erhan
Erhan
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Connect with Erhan to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
<b>Istanbul, not Constantinople</b><br><br>However, it is a mega city populated with all kinds of...
Fener
Fener
Connect with Fener to meet up for coffee or drink
null, Türkiye
Nice beaches and beautiful sea.
Ayberk
Ayberk
Connect with Ayberk to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Ayberk to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
Let’s grab some street food, talk over drinks, and catch a rooftop view of the city lights. I’ll ...
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...
Burak
Burak
Connect with Burak to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Burak to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Burak to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
Istanbul is ancient and beautiful city located in Turkey. I'm here to show you the mysteries of t...
Can
Can
Connect with Can to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Can to know about the hidden gems of Konya, Türkiye
Connect with Can to explore Konya, Türkiye together
Konya, Türkiye
If you want a local friend who can show you around in Konya. You are looking at the right person.
Necati
Necati
Connect with Necati to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Necati's home
Connect with Necati to know about the hidden gems of Bodrum
Connect with Necati to explore Bodrum together
Connect and lend Necati's vehicle or get a ride
Bodrum
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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.