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.
Swami
Swami
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Connect with Swami to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Swami's home
Tulum, Quintana Roo, M...
Happy to hang out or host if I have time and space
Maria
Maria
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Connect with Maria to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Maria to know about the hidden gems of Gainesville
Connect with Maria to explore Gainesville together
Gainesville
I’d love to share the natural beauty in and around Gainesville. From the springs to the hiking tr...
William
William
Connect with William to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with William to know about the hidden gems of Nashville
Nashville
Having lived in Nashville most of my life, I am familiar with much of its history, attractions, m...
Rose
Rose
Connect with Rose to know about the hidden gems of Texas, United States
Texas, United States
Looking into traveling again in the future. I would love to learn about new places to explore aro...
Randolph
Randolph
Connect with Randolph to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Randolph's home
Connect with Randolph to know about the hidden gems of Preston
Connect and lend Randolph's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and lend Randolph's vehicle or get a ride
Preston
If you are traveling to Eastern Iowa many locals would say there is not much to see....but its al...
Anks
Anks
Connect with Anks to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Anks to explore Sam Houston National Forest together
Sam Houston National F...
Usually people visit NASA. Also there are lot of events going on at any time in Houston which can...
Philip
Philip
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Connect with Philip to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Philip to know about the hidden gems of Austin, TX, USA
Connect with Philip to explore Austin, TX, USA together
Austin, TX, USA
I have lived in Austin since 2003. I have lots of favorites outdoors, dining and music spots.
Hahn
Hahn
Connect with Hahn to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Hahn to know about the hidden gems of Prescott Valley, AZ, USA
Connect with Hahn to explore Prescott Valley, AZ, USA together
Prescott Valley, AZ, USA
I'm a full-time photographer in the Prescott Valley area. I do real estate photography for my day...
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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.