How GAFFL Works

Search Destination

Search and select a destination that you are traveling to.

Find Locals

Browse through the list of locals in austin.

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.
Samarth
Samarth
Connect with Samarth to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Samarth to know about the hidden gems of Austin, TX, USA
Connect with Samarth to explore Austin, TX, USA together
Austin, TX, USA
Walk around and explore in Downtown Austin. Chill near labybird lake. Go kayaking or paddle board...
Pranav
Pranav
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Connect and stay in Pranav's home
Connect with Pranav to know about the hidden gems of Chicago, IL, USA
Connect with Pranav to explore Chicago, IL, USA together
Chicago, IL, USA
Can share all hangout advice I have received over the past few months
Vagif
Vagif
Connect and stay in Vagif's home
Connect with Vagif to know about the hidden gems of Florida, United States
Connect with Vagif to explore Florida, United States together
Connect and lend Vagif's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Vagif's travel and outdoor equipment
Florida, United States
I like beach lifestyle, we can go to the beach and enjoy Tampa
Matthew
Matthew
Connect with Matthew to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Matthew's home
Connect with Matthew to know about the hidden gems of Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico
Connect with Matthew to explore Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico together
Connect and lend Matthew's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Matthew's travel and outdoor equipment
Cabo San Lucas, BCS, M...
I am an experienced surfer who takes guests for lessons or just go and have fun surfing daily.
stacie
stacie
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Connect with stacie to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with stacie to know about the hidden gems of Sam Houston National Forest
Connect with stacie to explore Sam Houston National Forest together
Sam Houston National F...
I love traveling as much as possible and love to have a companion to travel with. I also love to ...
Abdullah
Abdullah
Connect with Abdullah to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Abdullah's home
Connect with Abdullah to explore Scottsdale, AZ, USA together
Connect and use Abdullah's travel and outdoor equipment
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Hey there! 👋 If you're a solo traveler heading to Scottsdale, AZ, I've got your back! As a fellow...
Joe
Joe
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Connect with Joe to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Joe's home
Connect with Joe to know about the hidden gems of Dallas, TX, USA
Connect with Joe to explore Dallas, TX, USA together
Dallas, TX, USA
New to Dallas and enjoy roadtrips and the outdoors. Love to hike and camp
Sara
Sara
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Villa de Hidalgo, San ...
Hola, estoy empezando a viajar, así que llegan a visitar a la Huasteca Potosina, podría sumarme&n...
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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 Austin

GAFFL is perfect for travelers who are looking to meet locals and have an authentic experience in Austin. 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 Austin. With users from over 190 countries, you can connect with locals. take tips, meet and explore Austin together.