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.
Venkatesh
Venkatesh
Connect with Venkatesh to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Venkatesh to know about the hidden gems of Montreal
Connect and use Venkatesh's travel and outdoor equipment
Montreal
Always looks for place outside of downtown to get the vibe of traveling even for small things
Alana
Alana
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Connect with Alana to know about the hidden gems of ME, United States 04005
Connect with Alana to explore ME, United States 04005 together
Connect and lend Alana's vehicle or get a ride
ME, United States 04005
Get in touch and I’ll make with the best recommendations, give a ride, or spend some time showing...
Sudhir
Sudhir
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Connect with Sudhir to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Sudhir to know about the hidden gems of Chicago, IL, USA
Connect with Sudhir to explore Chicago, IL, USA together
Chicago, IL, USA
I've been living in Chicagoland for 16 years and love this city's mix of culture, food and hidden...
Yusuf
Yusuf
Connect with Yusuf to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Yusuf's home
Connect with Yusuf to know about the hidden gems of Kingston, ON, Canada
Connect with Yusuf to explore Kingston, ON, Canada together
Kingston, ON, Canada
Can show you around downtown Kingston, grab some food in the many restaurants in the city. Or go ...
Andrea
Andrea
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Connect with Andrea to know about the hidden gems of Dallas, TX, USA
Connect with Andrea to explore Dallas, TX, USA together
Connect and lend Andrea's vehicle or get a ride
Dallas, TX, USA
As a local sommelier immersed in the hospitality industry, I’d love to show you what makes Dallas...
Cherith
Cherith
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Connect and stay in Cherith's home
Connect with Cherith to know about the hidden gems of Tennessee, United States
Connect with Cherith to explore Tennessee, United States together
Connect and lend Cherith's vehicle or get a ride
Tennessee, United States
I have lived here in Nashville for 11 yrs. There are tons of fun activities around town, from hon...
Brittany
Brittany
Connect with Brittany to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Brittany to explore Cedar Park, TX, USA together
Cedar Park, TX, USA
Movies, hiking, swimming, kayaking, road trips, happy hour, dining, live music, dancing.
Mike
Mike
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Connect with Mike to explore Asbury Park together
Asbury Park
I run Young and Fun in Monmouth County, a social meetup group for people under 50.
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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.