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.
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
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Connect with burak to know about the hidden gems of Cappadocia
Cappadocia
im living cappadocia for a long time.
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....
Gholamreza
Gholamreza
Connect with Gholamreza to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Gholamreza's home
Connect and lend Gholamreza's vehicle or get a ride
İzmir, Turkey
Getting to know a strange girl for a few days and spending time and exchanging thoughts and exper...
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.
Hulya
Hulya
Connect with Hulya to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Hulya to know about the hidden gems of Samsun, Türkiye
Connect with Hulya to explore Samsun, Türkiye together
Connect and lend Hulya's vehicle or get a ride
Samsun, Türkiye
Having a coffee and /or meal by the beach . Cycling, walking, swimming, conversation about life, ...
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 ...
Okay
Okay
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Connect with Okay to meet up for coffee or drink
Istanbul
Hello, I am from Istanbul. My goal is to accompany you on our trip to Istanbul and improve my Eng...
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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.