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.
Cinar
Cinar
Connect with Cinar to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Cinar to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
“This one’s got real potential.” – My 90+ next door neighbor “Excellent incisors. And he flosses...
Hama
Hama
Connect with Hama to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Hama to know about the hidden gems of Antalya, Türkiye
Connect with Hama to explore Antalya, Türkiye together
Antalya, Türkiye
Mmmm
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...
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.
Furkan
Furkan
Connect with Furkan to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Furkan to know about the hidden gems of Üsküdar/İstanbul, Turkey
Connect with Furkan to explore Üsküdar/İstanbul, Turkey together
Üsküdar/İstanbul, Turkey
we have very special coffee, beautiful sunset, fresh air, the highest point in istanbul.
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.
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. ...
Mr
Mr
Connect with Mr to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mr to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Türkiye
Connect with Mr to explore İstanbul, Türkiye together
İstanbul, Türkiye
I would be happy to spend a great time and help to explore the city.
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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.