How GAFFL Works

Search Destination

Search and select a destination that you are traveling to.

Find Locals

Browse through the list of locals in new-york-city.

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.
Nachman
Nachman
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Connect with Nachman to know about the hidden gems of Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Brooklyn, NY, USA
I would love to show you around because I’ve been everywhere
Gery
Gery
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Connect with Gery to know about the hidden gems of Regional Municipality of Niagara, ON, Canada
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Regional Municipality ...
Beautiful beaches, great trails and great friends
Jacob
Jacob
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Connect with Jacob to know about the hidden gems of Norton Shores, MI, USA
Norton Shores, MI, USA
would enjoy meeting for coffee or a drink. The beaches and Lakeshore here are magnificent
Robert
Robert
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Connect with Robert to know about the hidden gems of Indiana, United States
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Indiana, United States
Purdue is a world recognized University of. Strongest tenths are it’s engineering school it is di...
gerard
gerard
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Connect with gerard to know about the hidden gems of Chicago, IL, USA
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Chicago, IL, USA
Willing to show your around the beautiful city of Chicago. huge foodie.
Hannah
Hannah
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Mooresboro
Would like to make some new friends in town, preferably in the Forest City NC area. Can meet up f...
Antony
Antony
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Connect with Antony to know about the hidden gems of Toronto
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Toronto
Looking to connect with a diverse set of travelers. Love travel, sports and trying out different ...
Darious
Darious
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Portland, ME, USA
Hi, I’m 26 F, living in Portland maine area looking to travel and connect with new people. I’ll l...
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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 New York City

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