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.
Walker
Walker
Connect with Walker to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Walker's home
Connect with Walker to know about the hidden gems of Marquette, MI, USA
Connect with Walker to explore Marquette, MI, USA together
Connect and use Walker's travel and outdoor equipment
Connect and lend Walker's vehicle or get a ride
Marquette, MI, USA
I'm a big outdoors person, ask me about the area or we can get together and do something! Mandato...
Manuel
Manuel
Connect with Manuel to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Manuel to know about the hidden gems of Illinois, United States
Illinois, United States
I just like showing people around and trying food, really chilled person
Varro
Varro
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Connect and stay in Varro's home
Connect with Varro to explore 44-41 Purves St, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA together
Connect and lend Varro's vehicle or get a ride
Connect with Varro to know about the hidden gems of 44-41 Purves St, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA
44-41 Purves St, Long ...
Speakeasies, and my take on Nycs's greatest hidden gems to explore best done in my tesla.
Darnell
Darnell
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Connect with Darnell to meet up for coffee or drink
Chicago, IL, USA
I’m into photographing art and murals. Also I like trying new restaurants!
Andres
Andres
Connect with Andres to know about the hidden gems of Mississauga, ON, Canada
Mississauga, ON, Canada
share sites not to be missed..
Waqar
Waqar
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Connect with Waqar to explore Windsor Locks together
Connect and lend Waqar's vehicle or get a ride
Windsor Locks
Hey there! Welcome to Windsor Locks! I'm excited to show you around my town and share all the hid...
Leo
Leo
Connect with Leo to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Leo to know about the hidden gems of Cambridge, ON, Canada
Connect with Leo to explore Cambridge, ON, Canada together
Cambridge, ON, Canada
I'd love to get to know you on walk at one of the trails or over coffee. The gaslight district is...
Steve
Steve
Connect with Steve to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Steve's home
Connect with Steve to know about the hidden gems of Indianapolis, IN, USA
Connect with Steve to explore Indianapolis, IN, USA together
Indianapolis, IN, USA
I have lived here in Indianapolis since 2013 and am now retired so FINALLY have free time to expl...
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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.