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.
Callum
Callum
Connect with Callum to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Callum to explore Southampton, New York together
Southampton, New York
Lived in Southampton all my life, showing people around would be a great experience, plenty of pu...
Thais
Thais
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Connect with Thais to know about the hidden gems of 290 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9, Canada
Connect with Thais to explore 290 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9, Canada together
Connect and use Thais's travel and outdoor equipment
290 Bremner Blvd, Toro...
I love hiking and any sort of extreme sport (surfing, snowboarding, skateboarding, etc…) so if yo...
Mubeen
Mubeen
Connect with Mubeen to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Mubeen's home
Connect with Mubeen to know about the hidden gems of Naperville
Connect with Mubeen to explore Naperville together
Connect and lend Mubeen's vehicle or get a ride
Naperville
Lots to see and do depending on weather
Sean
Sean
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Connect with Sean to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Sean to know about the hidden gems of Manhattan, New York City
Connect with Sean to explore Manhattan, New York City together
Connect and use Sean's travel and outdoor equipment
Manhattan, New York City
Lead, accompany or advise on off road / paths / trails / biking in Central Park, in and around th...
Chris
Chris
Connect with Chris to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Chris to know about the hidden gems of Nashville
Connect with Chris to explore Nashville together
Connect and lend Chris's vehicle or get a ride
Nashville
SHOW YOU AROUND AND INTRODUCE TO EVERYONE
Jim
Jim
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Concord, New Hampshire
Although St. Louis is not a large city, but it has everything as a city, but also include a lot o...
Rod
Rod
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Connect with Rod to know about the hidden gems of Sevierville
Connect with Rod to explore Sevierville together
Sevierville
I am open to anything, from simply giving you advice on what to see or do, to hanging out with yo...
Gerson
Gerson
Connect with Gerson to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Gerson to know about the hidden gems of Washington D.C.
Connect with Gerson to explore Washington D.C. together
Washington D.C.
Let’s explore the most beautiful museums in bar for happy hour 🍻
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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.