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.
Taylor
Taylor
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Connect with Taylor to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Taylor's home
Connect with Taylor to know about the hidden gems of London, Ontario
Connect with Taylor to explore London, Ontario together
London, Ontario
Show the towns characteristics!
Colm
Colm
Connect and stay in Colm's home
Connect with Colm to know about the hidden gems of Belfast, Maine
Connect with Colm to explore Belfast, Maine together
Connect with Colm to meet up for coffee or drink
Belfast, Maine
Open to help you enjoy your stay!
Rod
Rod
Connect with Rod to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Rod's home
Connect with Rod to know about the hidden gems of Columbus, OH, USA
Connect with Rod to explore Columbus, OH, USA together
Connect and lend Rod's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Rod's travel and outdoor equipment
Columbus, OH, USA
Show you around Columbus and surrounding cities or suburbs.
Kasey
Kasey
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Connect with Kasey to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Kasey to know about the hidden gems of Toronto
Connect with Kasey to explore Toronto together
Toronto
Feel free to connect with me for drinks, coffee, or if you need some suggestions in Toronto!
Jaanu
Jaanu
Connect with Jaanu to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Jaanu to know about the hidden gems of Windsor, ON, Canada
Windsor, ON, Canada
Will go around the city and visit dome cafe
cassidy
cassidy
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Connect with cassidy to know about the hidden gems of Atlanta, GA, USA
Connect with cassidy to explore Atlanta, GA, USA together
Connect and lend cassidy's vehicle or get a ride
Atlanta, GA, USA
I was born and raised in the Atlanta/metro area. if you have questions I'm happy to help! My spec...
Maxwell
Maxwell
Connect with Maxwell to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Maxwell's home
Connect with Maxwell to know about the hidden gems of Taylor, MI 48180, USA
Connect with Maxwell to explore Taylor, MI 48180, USA together
Connect and lend Maxwell's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Maxwell's travel and outdoor equipment
Taylor, MI 48180, USA
If you're here in Taylor, then it's not on vacay lol. It's Def for business or family. I'll be yo...
Ramon
Ramon
Connect and stay in Ramon's home
Connect with Ramon to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Ramon to know about the hidden gems of Boston, MA, USA
Boston, MA, USA
Boston is a great town, likely the most European of the great American cities
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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.