How GAFFL Works

Search Destination

Search and select a destination that you are traveling to.

Find Locals

Browse through the list of locals in chicago.

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.
Syed
Syed
Connect with Syed to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Syed's home
Connect with Syed to know about the hidden gems of Austin, TX, USA
Connect with Syed to explore Austin, TX, USA together
Austin, TX, USA
Coffee with conversations sharing experiences, show my city's fav spots & hidden gems, tacos!, sw...
Miguel
Miguel
Connect with Miguel to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Miguel to know about the hidden gems of Memphis, TN, USA
Connect with Miguel to explore Memphis, TN, USA together
Memphis, TN, USA
I am a spontaneous traveler full of adventure who is always looking for the next good or bad deci...
Chetan
Chetan
Connect with Chetan to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Chetan to know about the hidden gems of Toronto, ON, Canada
Toronto, ON, Canada
Would love to connect to explore different cultures and chit chat over coffee or beer and share r...
Chris
Chris
Connect with Chris to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Chris's home
Connect with Chris to know about the hidden gems of Amherst
Connect with Chris to explore Amherst together
Connect and use Chris's travel and outdoor equipment
Amherst
Show you Boston, skiing, nightlife... whatever
Sarah
Sarah
Connect with Sarah to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Sarah to know about the hidden gems of Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada
Connect with Sarah to explore Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada together
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, ...
We love to camp, fish, have drinks around the bonfirez and share stories. We'd love to know your...
Ashley
Ashley
Connect with Ashley to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Ashley's home
Connect with Ashley to know about the hidden gems of Greenwich
Connect with Ashley to explore Greenwich together
Connect and lend Ashley's vehicle or get a ride
Greenwich
Open to all, but not a huge fan of cold weather. No Skiing am afraid
Tammy
Tammy
Connect with Tammy to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Tammy to explore Wilmington, NC, USA together
Wilmington, NC, USA
Aquarium and Wrightsville Beach or Carolina Beach
Alex
Alex
Connect with Alex to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Alex to know about the hidden gems of Carmel, IN, USA
Carmel, IN, USA
Welcome home to Carmel, IN - The City of Carmel is truly a diamond in the rough for Indiana (the ...
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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 Chicago

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