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.
Jason
Jason
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Connect with Jason to know about the hidden gems of Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri
...but it helps if you really like BBQ! Our coffee and craft brew scene is pretty solid, too.
Zeke
Zeke
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Phoenix
Phoenix has mild warm winters and scorching hot summers. Surrounded by many hikable mountains and...
Storm
Storm
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Connect with Storm to know about the hidden gems of Denver
Denver
Great downtown vibe, museums, street fairs, and more
Luis
Luis
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Connect with Luis to explore Florida, United States together
Florida, United States
I’m Luis from miami fl . Im planning to go to Thailand , Japan , open to any other countries in A...
Ross
Ross
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Connect with Ross to know about the hidden gems of St. Louis
St. Louis
I was born and raised in St. Louis and love showing people around this lovely city. It's fairly b...
Raj
Raj
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Connect and stay in Raj's home
Connect with Raj to know about the hidden gems of Atlanta, GA, USA
Connect with Raj to explore Atlanta, GA, USA together
Connect and use Raj's travel and outdoor equipment
Atlanta, GA, USA
Stone Mountain and Roswell mill are two of great place to hike . You visit GA aquarium, CNN cente...
Sardor
Sardor
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Connect with Sardor to know about the hidden gems of Illinois, United States
Connect with Sardor to explore Illinois, United States together
Illinois, United States
Hello, I live in Chicago, feel free to reach out for tips or suggestions around the city or to ex...
Maria
Maria
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Connect with Maria to know about the hidden gems of Ciudad Cuauhtemoc, Chihuahua, Mexico
Connect with Maria to explore Ciudad Cuauhtemoc, Chihuahua, Mexico together
Ciudad Cuauhtemoc, Chi...
I am Mennonite and I speak Spanish, English, Plautdietsch and some German! I can show you around ...
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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.