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.
Hülya
Hülya
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Connect with Hülya to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Hülya to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
Connect with Hülya to explore Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye together
Istanbul, İstanbul, Tü...
Hey there! Welcome to Istanbul! 🌆 As an engineer who loves exploring cities, music, and yoga, I'm...
wAsEeM
wAsEeM
Connect with wAsEeM to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with wAsEeM to know about the hidden gems of Bursa, Turkey
Connect with wAsEeM to explore Bursa, Turkey together
Connect and lend wAsEeM's vehicle or get a ride
Bursa, Turkey
if you exited to visit this city ask me about everything
Suleyman
Suleyman
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Connect with Suleyman to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Suleyman to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
I am up for meeting new people, especially real travellers.
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.
Hakan
Hakan
Connect with Hakan to meet up for coffee or drink
Istanbul
How is ur mood today
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
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...
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.
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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.