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.
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.
Djoi
Djoi
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Connect with Djoi to explore Istanbul, Turkey together
Connect with Djoi to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Djoi to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
We can visit all historical places till ending with night life like bars and clubs
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. ...
ahmet
ahmet
Connect with ahmet to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in ahmet's home
Connect with ahmet to know about the hidden gems of Kayseri
Connect with ahmet to explore Kayseri together
Kayseri
We can going on skiing to Mount Erciyes in the winters or mountaineering in the summers.
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...
Filiz
Filiz
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Connect with Filiz to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Filiz to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Filiz to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
I really like to visit everywhere in İstanbul. I have special route in this city and I visited be...
Bugra
Bugra
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Connect with Bugra to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Bugra to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Bugra to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
Hey there, solo traveler! 🌍 If you're heading to Kadıköy, İstanbul, I've got your back! As a loca...
Mustafa
Mustafa
Connect with Mustafa to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Mustafa's home
Connect with Mustafa to know about the hidden gems of Bursa
Connect with Mustafa to explore Bursa together
Bursa
Best spots of the City and if you need hosting With me hotels what to eat and night life.
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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.