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.
Benjamin
Benjamin
Connect with Benjamin to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Benjamin to know about the hidden gems of Raleigh, NC, USA
Connect with Benjamin to explore Raleigh, NC, USA together
Raleigh, NC, USA
Downtown restaurant/bar
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...
Marina
Marina
Connect with Marina to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Marina's home
Connect with Marina to know about the hidden gems of Madison, WI, USA
Connect with Marina to explore Madison, WI, USA together
Connect and lend Marina's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Marina's travel and outdoor equipment
Madison, WI, USA
Meet for coffee, drinks, go around
Ratan
Ratan
Connect with Ratan to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Ratan to know about the hidden gems of Toronto, ON, Canada
Connect with Ratan to explore Toronto, ON, Canada together
Connect and use Ratan's travel and outdoor equipment
Toronto, ON, Canada
Life is beautiful until die.
Brenda
Brenda
Connect with Brenda to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Brenda to know about the hidden gems of Leesburg, Virginia
Connect with Brenda to explore Leesburg, Virginia together
Leesburg, Virginia
I live in the historic district of Leesburg, VA, between metro Washington, DC, and Virginia wine ...
Kyle
Kyle
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Connect with Kyle to meet up for coffee or drink
Chicago, IL, USA
I’ve lived in Chicago for 15 years and have done / seen just about everything. Happy to chat!
Kim
Kim
Connect with Kim to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Kim to know about the hidden gems of Orlando
Orlando
Lived in the Orlando area since I was 4! I know all the undiscovered spots most tourists don’t k...
Gary
Gary
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Connect with Gary to meet up for coffee or drink
Kissimmee
I’m up to meet up and grab a coffee, workout visit the local parks anything! I’m here to make it ...
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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.