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.
Adrienne
Adrienne
Connect with Adrienne to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Adrienne to know about the hidden gems of Madison, WI, USA
Connect with Adrienne to explore Madison, WI, USA together
Madison, WI, USA
I’ve lived in Madison for 15 years and I know the city, restaurants and outdoor attractions super...
Jade
Jade
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Connect with Jade to know about the hidden gems of Richmond, VA, USA
Connect with Jade to explore Richmond, VA, USA together
Richmond, VA, USA
I’d love to show you around my city and make new friends!
Bobby
Bobby
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Connect with Bobby to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Bobby's home
Connect with Bobby to know about the hidden gems of Richmond, Virginia
Connect with Bobby to explore Richmond, Virginia together
Richmond, Virginia
I'm taking an extended absence from work to do some travel, and meet people. Richmond is a great...
Glenn
Glenn
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Connect and stay in Glenn's home
Connect with Glenn to know about the hidden gems of Beaumont, TX, USA
Connect with Glenn to explore Beaumont, TX, USA together
Beaumont, TX, USA
We can hang out for brunch or coffee and get to know each other, talk about our traveling interes...
Cody
Cody
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Connect and stay in Cody's home
Connect with Cody to know about the hidden gems of Ocean Springs, MS 39564, USA
Connect with Cody to explore Ocean Springs, MS 39564, USA together
Ocean Springs, MS 3956...
If you’re traveling here or passing through let me know! I have a couch. Maybe an extra room. I’v...
Rodrigo
Rodrigo
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Connect with Rodrigo to know about the hidden gems of New York, NY, USA
Connect with Rodrigo to explore New York, NY, USA together
New York, NY, USA
Up to picnics, hikes, pub crawling, sunset catching, people watching, street food and more.
Terry
Terry
Mississauga
I would like to share my experience with other travellers! Also sharing expenses would be a plus ...
Harwinder
Harwinder
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Connect and stay in Harwinder's home
Connect with Harwinder to know about the hidden gems of Summit, NJ, USA
Connect with Harwinder to explore Summit, NJ, USA together
Connect and lend Harwinder's vehicle or get a ride
Summit, NJ, USA
Well i will help tourist to know the area and the city
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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.