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.
karem
karem
Connect with karem to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with karem to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
🌍 Istanbul… the city between two continents<br>Istanbul is not just a city, it’s an experience wh...
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.
Efe
Efe
Connect with Efe to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Efe's home
Connect with Efe to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Türkiye
İstanbul, Türkiye
I’m a big music nerd so we can go see some concerts, grab a drink afterwards and hangout in the city
Jill
Jill
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Istanbul
I have justoved to izmir and I plan to stay a month. I live near the thermal spa hotel and really...
Gulay
Gulay
Connect with Gulay to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Gulay to know about the hidden gems of Üsküdar
Connect with Gulay to explore Üsküdar together
Üsküdar
to walk around together, to show around, have coffee
Serhat
Serhat
Connect with Serhat to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Serhat's home
Connect with Serhat to know about the hidden gems of Köyceğiz, Muğla, Türkiye
Connect with Serhat to explore Köyceğiz, Muğla, Türkiye together
Connect and use Serhat's travel and outdoor equipment
Köyceğiz, Muğla, Türkiye
Hi I am Halil. I am 24 engineering student. This will be my first hosting experience. I have a fa...
Rain
Rain
Connect with Rain to meet up for coffee or drink
Istanbul
Let’s Explore real beauty of Istanbul with Excellent sightings, Cheap accommodation recommendatio...
Rojin
Rojin
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Connect with Rojin to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Rojin's home
Connect with Rojin to explore Antalya together
Connect and use Rojin's travel and outdoor equipment
Antalya
spontaneous adventure & Hidden gems of the world I’m a flexible person
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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.