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.
Jo
Jo
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Connect with Jo to know about the hidden gems of Norwood
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Norwood
There are many places in the area to explore.
Martin
Martin
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Connect with Martin to know about the hidden gems of Troy, NY, USA
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Troy, NY, USA
Uncle Sam's Grave
Devin
Devin
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New York, NY, USA
I’ve lived in the NYC area for almost 25 years and have been all over the area. If anyone coming ...
David
David
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Toronto
The Best places to eat and drink, buildings to admire, places of culture. The best drives in and ...
Martin
Martin
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Connect with Martin to know about the hidden gems of Richmond, VA, USA
Connect with Martin to explore Richmond, VA, USA together
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Connect and use Martin's travel and outdoor equipment
Richmond, VA, USA
there are a lot of breweries in the city And many murals. Carytown the James river is cool esp th...
Alexandria
Alexandria
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Connect with Alexandria to know about the hidden gems of Virginia, United States
Connect with Alexandria to explore Virginia, United States together
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Virginia, United States
Hit me up if you want an awesome tour guide!!! I’ll take you around the city and countryside :)
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AL, United States 36049
Looking for a cool female friend around my age I can vibe with enjoy good food in drinks in diff...
Yeye
Yeye
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Connect with Yeye to know about the hidden gems of Union City, NJ 07087, USA
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Union City, NJ 07087, USA
Union City is the most dense city in the WORLD. Needless to say there’s ALL cuisine available. ...
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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.