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.
Pushkar
Pushkar
Connect with Pushkar to meet up for coffee or drink
Virginia, United States
Explore different places
Izzy
Izzy
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Connect with Izzy to know about the hidden gems of Lansing, Michigan
Connect with Izzy to explore Lansing, Michigan together
Lansing, Michigan
I grew up in Lansing and its surrounding areas. I can show you around all the best outdoorsy area...
Leo
Leo
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Connect with Leo to know about the hidden gems of Washington D.C.
Connect with Leo to explore Washington D.C. together
Washington D.C.
We can travel around dc via subway.
Pourang
Pourang
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Connect and stay in Pourang's home
Connect with Pourang to explore Texas, United States together
Texas, United States
We can explore good restaurants, museums, shopping malls , ….
Eduardo
Eduardo
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Connect with Eduardo to know about the hidden gems of Forney, TX 75126, USA
Connect with Eduardo to explore Forney, TX 75126, USA together
Connect and use Eduardo's travel and outdoor equipment
Connect and lend Eduardo's vehicle or get a ride
Forney, TX 75126, USA
I'm looking for a traveling partner to hike the Peruvian andes from Cuzco to Machu Picchu 8 days
Pamela
Pamela
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Connect and stay in Pamela's home
Connect with Pamela to explore Châteauguay, QC, Canada together
Châteauguay, QC, Canada
visite Montréal.
Darious
Darious
Connect with Darious to meet up for coffee or drink
Portland, ME, USA
Hi, I’m 26 F, living in Portland maine area looking to travel and connect with new people. I’ll l...
Asif
Asif
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Bay Shore
Looking for any good restaurants, especially Chinese food :^)
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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.