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.
Sha
Sha
Connect with Sha to know about the hidden gems of Birmingham, AL, USA
Connect with Sha to explore Birmingham, AL, USA together
Birmingham, AL, USA
Southern food, Mountain Climbing, Beaches, Shopping, Nightlife,
Robert
Robert
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Connect with Robert to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Robert's home
Connect with Robert to know about the hidden gems of Leesburg, Virginia
Connect with Robert to explore Leesburg, Virginia together
Connect and lend Robert's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Robert's travel and outdoor equipment
Leesburg, Virginia
Happy to give tours of the Washington DC monuments and the surrounding areas.
Theodore
Theodore
Connect with Theodore to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Theodore's home
Connect with Theodore to know about the hidden gems of Michigan, United States
Connect with Theodore to explore Michigan, United States together
Connect and lend Theodore's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Theodore's travel and outdoor equipment
Michigan, United States
Hello my name is Ted and I live in Traverse City Michigan! It’s an absolute Fourseason wonderland...
Anil
Anil
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Connect with Anil to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Anil to know about the hidden gems of Boston, MA, USA
Connect with Anil to explore Boston, MA, USA together
Boston, MA, USA
we can hangout in a nice coffee shop, walk in the Boston commons park, walk around Newbury street...
Aditya
Aditya
Connect with Aditya to know about the hidden gems of Edison, NJ, USA
Connect with Aditya to explore Edison, NJ, USA together
Edison, NJ, USA
You know me when you meet me :)
BARBARA
BARBARA
Connect with BARBARA to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with BARBARA to know about the hidden gems of Orlando, FL, USA
Orlando, FL, USA
Disney world, Universal studios, SeaWorld, Island H2O
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 ...
Mark
Mark
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Connect with Mark to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mark to know about the hidden gems of Toronto, ON, Canada
Connect with Mark to explore Toronto, ON, Canada together
Toronto, ON, Canada
Midtown guy.
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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.