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.
Pali
Pali
Connect with Pali to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Pali to know about the hidden gems of Toronto
Connect with Pali to explore Toronto together
Toronto
Share you thoughts and I can come up with a plan!
Leo
Leo
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Connect with Leo to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Leo to know about the hidden gems of Washington D.C.
Connect with Leo to explore Washington D.C. together
Washington D.C.
We can travel around dc via subway.
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...
Vasudevan
Vasudevan
Connect with Vasudevan to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Vasudevan to know about the hidden gems of Toronto, ON, Canada
Connect with Vasudevan to explore Toronto, ON, Canada together
Toronto, ON, Canada
Meet up for coffee or a drink and then go about exploring the city I love
Crystal
Crystal
Connect with Crystal to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Crystal to know about the hidden gems of New York City
Connect with Crystal to explore New York City together
New York City
- if you love food, and want to try Something New or different I’m your girl!! - wanna party? I k...
Rachel
Rachel
Connect with Rachel to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Rachel to know about the hidden gems of Ithaca, New York
Connect with Rachel to explore Ithaca, New York together
Ithaca, New York
Hi~ I am a Taiwanese who came to Ithaca five years ago to pursue my graduate studies. I love expl...
Richard
Richard
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Connect with Richard to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Richard to know about the hidden gems of Ottawa, ON, Canada
Connect with Richard to explore Ottawa, ON, Canada together
Ottawa, ON, Canada
I discovered my love of hiking in France and am now exploring the trails of city i was bron in. I...
Rebecca
Rebecca
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Connect with Rebecca to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Rebecca to know about the hidden gems of New York City
Connect with Rebecca to explore New York City together
New York City
I love showing visitors around New York — I've lived here for over 10 years and actually used to ...
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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.