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.
Tren
Tren
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Columbus
I’m a foodie. I also love music! The livelier the better! Taking pictures is always fun especiall...
Vasudevan
Vasudevan
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Connect with Vasudevan to know about the hidden gems of Toronto, ON, Canada
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Toronto, ON, Canada
Meet up for coffee or a drink and then go about exploring the city I love
Simon
Simon
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Connect and stay in Simon's home
Connect with Simon to know about the hidden gems of Québec City, QC, Canada
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Connect and use Simon's travel and outdoor equipment
Québec City, QC, Canada
Hi fellow travellers! I love to discover people during travelling (I host via warmshowers). Let'...
Angel
Angel
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Connect with Angel to know about the hidden gems of New York, United States
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New York, United States
Whether it is the museums, the restaurants, the theaters or anything in between, allow me to show...
Richard
Richard
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Connect with Richard to know about the hidden gems of Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Ottawa, ON, Canada
I discovered my love of hiking in France and am now exploring the trails of city i was bron in. I...
Cristian
Cristian
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Connect with Cristian to know about the hidden gems of NY, United States 11105
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NY, United States 11105
Happy to show the best spots that NYC has to offer. Love learning about new cultures. Speak Engli...
Adrian
Adrian
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Connect and stay in Adrian's home
Connect with Adrian to know about the hidden gems of Ontario, Canada
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Ontario, Canada
I like travelling and meeting people and getting to know cultures from across the globe! I’m lova...
Abduelah
Abduelah
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Connect and stay in Abduelah's home
Connect with Abduelah to know about the hidden gems of New York, United States
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New York, United States
We will have a lot of fun
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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.