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.
Betsy
Betsy
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Connect with Betsy to know about the hidden gems of Ithaca, New York
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Ithaca, New York
Ithaca and the surrounding area has lots of fantastic places to hike, cross country ski, and/or c...
thanesh
thanesh
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Connect with thanesh to know about the hidden gems of Scarborough, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Scarborough, Toronto, ...
lets explore canada together my new friend
Sarah
Sarah
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Connect with Sarah to know about the hidden gems of Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada
Connect with Sarah to explore Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada together
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, ...
We love to camp, fish, have drinks around the bonfirez and share stories. We'd love to know your...
Garry
Garry
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Connect with Garry to explore Clayton, NC 27520, USA together
Clayton, NC 27520, USA
looking to travel, would enjoy companionship on some of my trips
Mihai
Mihai
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Barry
I would like to travel throughout the United Kingdom.
Cris
Cris
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Connect with Cris to explore 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8, Canada together
235 Queens Quay W, Tor...
Grab brunch in the city. Take the ferry to the island and hike and drinks by the beach. Explore...
Steve
Steve
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Connect with Steve to know about the hidden gems of Indianapolis, IN, USA
Connect with Steve to explore Indianapolis, IN, USA together
Indianapolis, IN, USA
I have lived here in Indianapolis since 2013 and am now retired so FINALLY have free time to expl...
pardeep
pardeep
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Hamilton (Canada)
Hey there, fellow traveler! Welcome to the Hammer, as we locals call it. I'm a 27-year-old guy wh...
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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.