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.
Chioma
Chioma
Connect with Chioma to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Chioma to know about the hidden gems of St. Louis, MO, USA
Connect with Chioma to explore St. Louis, MO, USA together
St. Louis, MO, USA
I love going out! I can show you the fun dive bars and clubs, I love going to new restaurants and...
Vijay
Vijay
Connect with Vijay to meet up for coffee or drink
Cary, NC, USA
Let’s meet for a coffee
Atiqa
Atiqa
Connect with Atiqa to know about the hidden gems of Elmhurst
Elmhurst
Hello! I have been living in NY for 5 years now. If you are planning to explore NYC, feel free to...
Hendrik
Hendrik
Connect with Hendrik to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Hendrik's home
Connect with Hendrik to know about the hidden gems of Ontario, Canada
Connect with Hendrik to explore Ontario, Canada together
Connect and lend Hendrik's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Hendrik's travel and outdoor equipment
Ontario, Canada
Mennonite country,beautiful country scene
Patrick
Patrick
Connect with Patrick to meet up for coffee or drink
St-Hyacinthe
Always want to make new friends and I know exactly where to go for great activities!!
Lesha
Lesha
Connect with Lesha to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Lesha's home
Connect with Lesha to know about the hidden gems of Oviedo, United States
Connect with Lesha to explore Oviedo, United States together
Oviedo, United States
I have lives here since 2011.  I have a spare room.  Looking to connect with other trav...
MARK
MARK
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Connect with MARK to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in MARK's home
Connect with MARK to know about the hidden gems of Saugerties, NY, USA
Connect with MARK to explore Saugerties, NY, USA together
Saugerties, NY, USA
Endless hikes, mountains, valleys, outdoors for everyone! Multiple towns and villages sprinkled ...
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...
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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.