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.
Imran
Imran
Connect with Imran to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Imran's home
Connect with Imran to know about the hidden gems of Toronto, ON, Canada
Connect with Imran to explore Toronto, ON, Canada together
Connect and lend Imran's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Imran's travel and outdoor equipment
Toronto, ON, Canada
Love exploring cities, architecture, history, nature
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
Connect and lend Martin's vehicle or get a ride
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...
Savan
Savan
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Connect with Savan to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and lend Savan's vehicle or get a ride
Ontario, Canada
I’d love to show you some of Ontario’s most scenic and exciting spots. From exploring beautiful h...
Abe
Abe
Connect with Abe to know about the hidden gems of Toronto
Connect with Abe to explore Toronto together
Connect and lend Abe's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Abe's travel and outdoor equipment
Toronto
I can show you around Toronto and show you different tips and tricks I also know where really goo...
BeBe
BeBe
Connect with BeBe to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with BeBe to know about the hidden gems of Atlanta, United States
Connect with BeBe to explore Atlanta, United States together
Atlanta, United States
Think of me as your built-in local bestie for ATLANTA. I love discovering new restaurants, trying...
Matthew
Matthew
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Connect with Matthew to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Matthew to know about the hidden gems of Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Connect with Matthew to explore Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park together
Kennesaw Mountain Nati...
Hey there! I've been lucky enough to call Atlanta my home my whole life, and I absolutely love sh...
Alexis
Alexis
Connect with Alexis to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Alexis to know about the hidden gems of Montréal, Québec, Kanada
Connect with Alexis to explore Montréal, Québec, Kanada together
Montréal, Québec, Kanada
From tips, city tour to going for a drink/coffee or a night out, i’m up for everything to meet ne...
Maria
Maria
Connect with Maria to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Maria to know about the hidden gems of Naperville
Connect with Maria to explore Naperville together
Connect and lend Maria's vehicle or get a ride
Naperville
Hey there! 👋 Welcome to Naperville!
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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.