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.
Kevin
Kevin
Connect with Kevin to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Kevin to know about the hidden gems of Toronto, ON, Canada
Connect with Kevin to explore Toronto, ON, Canada together
Toronto, ON, Canada
Would love to meet someone to go hiking and hang out with
George
George
Connect with George to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with George to explore New Paltz, NY 12561, USA together
New Paltz, NY 12561, USA
Show you around the area
Asad
Asad
Connect with Asad to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Asad's home
Connect with Asad to explore Montreal, QC, Canada together
Montreal, QC, Canada
come and explore with me
Michael
Michael
Connect with Michael to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Michael to know about the hidden gems of Washington D.C.
Connect with Michael to explore Washington D.C. together
Washington D.C.
Visiting DC, lets grab coffee, listen to live music or visit museums
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...
Kevin
Kevin
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Connect and lend Kevin's vehicle or get a ride
Westerville
I'm looking for a female travel companion to take day trips or longer to anywhere maybe up to and...
John
John
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Connect with John to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in John's home
Connect with John to know about the hidden gems of Merritt Island, FL, USA
Connect with John to explore Merritt Island, FL, USA together
Merritt Island, FL, USA
Port Canaveral, Cocoa Beach (I dream of Jeannie), and of course the Space Coast with NASA and the...
D
D
Connect with D to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in D's home
Connect with D to know about the hidden gems of Fairlawn, VA 24141, USA
Connect with D to explore Fairlawn, VA 24141, USA together
Fairlawn, VA 24141, USA
Let’s chat first. I’ll do what I can to make you welcome in the new river valley. Im not always...
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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.