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.
Rubin
Rubin
Connect with Rubin to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Rubin to explore Washington, DC, USA together
Connect and lend Rubin's vehicle or get a ride
Washington, DC, USA
Let’s explore together and enjoy delicious food. I can pick you and show you around. Let’s go pla...
Yves
Yves
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Connect with Yves to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Yves to know about the hidden gems of Québec, QC, Canada
Connect with Yves to explore Québec, QC, Canada together
Québec, QC, Canada
Sports, skiing the hills around, biking and kitesurfing.
Benjamin
Benjamin
Connect with Benjamin to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Benjamin's home
Connect with Benjamin to know about the hidden gems of Toronto, ON, Canada
Connect with Benjamin to explore Toronto, ON, Canada together
Toronto, ON, Canada
I am always happy to meet new people and learn about their lives. I am also always happy to intro...
Varsha
Varsha
Connect with Varsha to meet up for coffee or drink
Scarborough, Toronto, ...
I would like to find travel buddies. Love to go on hiking trips and eventually explore the countr...
Geneviève
Geneviève
Connect with Geneviève to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Geneviève to explore Montreal together
Montreal
Expérience the city
Adam
Adam
Connect with Adam to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Adam's home
Connect with Adam to know about the hidden gems of Chicago
Connect with Adam to explore Chicago together
Chicago
City of Chicago local looking to introduce folks to this amazing city.
Irina
Irina
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Connect with Irina to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Irina to know about the hidden gems of Brooklyn
Connect with Irina to explore Brooklyn together
Brooklyn
There are some fantastic must-see places in Brooklyn such as Brooklyn Bridge Park (my favorite) w...
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...
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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.