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.
KACHA
KACHA
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Connect with KACHA to know about the hidden gems of Ottawa, ON, Canada
Connect with KACHA to explore Ottawa, ON, Canada together
Ottawa, ON, Canada
I'm living in Ottawa from 1 year and i know some cool places in the city. we can explore the capi...
Rae
Rae
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Connect with Rae to know about the hidden gems of Bristol, Maine
Bristol, Maine
I spent years traveling - have an eye for the unusual. I'll never direct you to a Starbucks, alwa...
Dennis
Dennis
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New York City
I am willing to meet for coffee, maybe a drink, and talk. I love to travel and do a lot of it an...
Mike
Mike
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Connect with Mike to know about the hidden gems of Virginia Beach
Connect and lend Mike's vehicle or get a ride
Connect with Mike to explore Virginia Beach together
Virginia Beach
I love walking and talking. Our hiking group has done over 1100 walks and hikes over the past dec...
Richard
Richard
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Connect with Richard to know about the hidden gems of Clinton, MA, USA
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Clinton, MA, USA
Massachusetts has a lot of beautifully preserved towns, which I am visiting. Clinton is one of t...
Praveen
Praveen
Connect with Praveen to explore ON, Canada N5V 2E6 together
ON, Canada N5V 2E6
I m new here
Molly
Molly
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Connect with Molly to know about the hidden gems of MA, United States 02472
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MA, United States 02472
My name is Molly, I am fortyish, I love to travel, I am a writer and woodworker/furniture designe...
Guillaume
Guillaume
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Connect with Guillaume to know about the hidden gems of Région de Québec, QC, Canada
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Région de Québec, QC, ...
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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.