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.
Youssef
Youssef
Connect with Youssef to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Youssef to explore Canton, MI, USA together
Canton, MI, USA
I like to go out enjoying
Chico
Chico
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Connect with Chico to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Chico's home
Connect with Chico to know about the hidden gems of Bridgeport, Chicago, IL, USA
Connect with Chico to explore Bridgeport, Chicago, IL, USA together
Connect and lend Chico's vehicle or get a ride
Bridgeport, Chicago, I...
Let’s Understand the culture and what the best activities the country has to offer
Chris
Chris
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Connect with Chris to meet up for coffee or drink
Peoria, United States
Hey there! I'm a Chicago guy now living in Peoria, and I’d love to show you around! As a stagehan...
Zechariah
Zechariah
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Connect with Zechariah to know about the hidden gems of Norwich, CT, USA
Connect with Zechariah to explore Norwich, CT, USA together
Norwich, CT, USA
Would love to meet up, grab a coffee, go for a hike, and chat about our different life adventures!
sam
sam
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Connect and lend sam's vehicle or get a ride
Connect with sam to explore Missouri, United States together
Missouri, United States
Meet up for a drink or coffee
Sébastien
Sébastien
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Connect and stay in Sébastien's home
Connect with Sébastien to know about the hidden gems of Montreal, QC, Canada
Connect with Sébastien to explore Montreal, QC, Canada together
Montreal, QC, Canada
I'm sporty, so most things I would like to share is sports time : a ride, a run, an hike, a climb...
Jonathan
Jonathan
Connect with Jonathan to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Jonathan to know about the hidden gems of Gainesville, Georgia
Gainesville, Georgia
I've lived in Gainesville for over 25 years and can can provide you with help finding things to d...
Vivek
Vivek
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Connect with Vivek to know about the hidden gems of Ontario, Canada
Connect with Vivek to explore Ontario, Canada together
Connect and lend Vivek's vehicle or get a ride
Ontario, Canada
Love to explore the natural beauty in Ontario
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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.