About GAFFL - Find A Travel Buddy
GAFFL is the solo travel app to find a travel buddy from over 190 countries. Over 100,000 trips have been started by solo travelers on GAFFL. Meet travel friends, find a travel companion, split costs, and explore the...
GAFFL is the solo travel app to find a travel buddy from over 190 countries. Over 100,000 trips have been started by solo travelers on GAFFL. Meet travel friends, find a travel companion, split costs, and explore the world together.
GAFFL is the travel buddy app for solo travel — find a travel buddy or meet locals to travel with. Search destinations, connect with solo travelers and locals, plan trips, and travel together. Split rental car or hotel costs to save up to 80% on travel expenses.
Looking for road trip buddies in Australia, locals to travel with in Southeast Asia, or hiking buddies for national parks in the US? GAFFL is the travel buddy app that turns solo trips into social adventures. Find a like-minded travel companion who has the same trip planned and wants to explore the same cities, road trips, or national parks together.
THE SOLO TRAVEL APP FOR FINDING A TRAVEL BUDDY
Start your own trip on the GAFFL solo travel app to find a like-minded travel buddy instantly. Publish your trip in minutes and connect with solo travelers worldwide.
THE TRAVEL BUDDY APP TRUSTED BY SOLO TRAVELERS
Search any destination and discover fellow solo travelers who have created trips there, plus locals who live in the area. Tap 'Connect' on any trip and start chatting instantly. Connect with locals for insider recommendations and advice.
THE TRAVEL FRIENDS APP FOR REAL-TIME PLANNING
Use our real-time messaging to plan detailed trips with your travel friends, then meet up and travel together. Whether you want travel friends for a weekend getaway or a long backpacking adventure, GAFFL is the travel friends app that makes solo travel social.
PRO FILTERS — FIND THE RIGHT TRAVEL BUDDY FASTER
Narrow your search by age, gender, language, and more to find the right travel buddy for your solo travel trip.
NEARBY & RECENTLY ACTIVE TRAVELERS
Discover solo travelers near you who were recently active on GAFFL — perfect for spontaneous meetups, dinners, or last-minute plans with new travel friends.
TRUST & SAFETY ON THE SOLO TRAVEL APP
Users go through a multi-step verification process, making GAFFL a safe travel buddy app for solo travelers worldwide.
PRESS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
"GAFFL connects people based on where and when they're traveling, so travelers can link up and explore the world together" – Travel+Leisure
"….. if you plan on renting a car in Scotland to drive up into the Highlands for a few days, now you have someone to split the cost of that $400 rental with, and perhaps a drinking buddy." – Lifehacker
"GAFFL is made for solo travelers who want to explore certain parts of their trips together—and split costs." – Mind Body Green
"GAFFL brings travelers of all shapes and sizes together to travel and turn that solo trip into a very social trip." – Flair
WHY GAFFL IS THE SOLO TRAVEL APP FOR YOU
- 190+ countries with active solo travelers and locals
- 100,000+ trips started by solo travelers on the travel buddy app
- Multi-step verification for safe travel friend connections
- Share costs on rentals, hotels, and activities
- Real-time chat to plan trips with your travel buddy
- Pro filters to find the right travel companion
- A travel friends app for meeting like-minded solo travelers
OUR COMMITMENT TO DATA PROTECTION
We hold a high standard for data protection. We do not sell or monetize your data. You can request deletion of your data at any time.
GAFFL is free to download. Start trips, create local listings, like trips, reply to messages, and get a verification badge for free. We also offer 'GAFFL Unlimited' — a subscription with unlimited connections with travel friends & locals, 24/7 trip assistance, and more. Download GAFFL today — the solo travel app to find a travel buddy, travel friends, and travel companions worldwide.
Help Center: https://help.gogaffl.com/
Blog: https://www.gogaffl.com/blog
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Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of GAFFL - Find A Travel Buddy since it was posted on our website on 2020-09-22 16:37:11.
The latest version is 2.33 and it was updated on 2026-10-12 12:57:33. See below the changes in each version.
GAFFL - Find A Travel Buddy version 2.33
Updated At: 2026-05-05
Changes: The world's a big place, here's what's new to help you explore it together with new friends.
- Pro Filters: Narrow your search by age, gender, language, and more to find the right travel buddy faster.
- Nearby & Recently Active: Discover travelers near you who were recently active on GAFFL.
- Bug fixes: We squashed some pesky bugs to make your experience smoother.
Happy travels!
GAFFL - Find A Travel Buddy version 2.24
Updated At: 2026-02-23
Changes: We tightened things up, squashed bugs, and improved speed to give you a smoother, more reliable experience.
GAFFL - Find A Travel Buddy version 2.08
Updated At: 2025-10-20
Changes: You can now update your location anytime! We kicked out a few bugs and made the app smoother for your next adventure.
GAFFL - Find A Travel Buddy version 1.91
Updated At: 2025-07-24
Changes: The new local listing experience is here: streamlined, smarter, and enhanced with AI to help you stand out. Also, we kicked out a few bugs. They weren’t on the guest list.
GAFFL - Find A Travel Buddy version 1.70
Updated At: 2024-10-31
Changes: We squashed some bugs and tightened up the code so you can enjoy a smoother, faster app—no more waiting around! Enjoy the upgrade!
GAFFL - Find A Travel Buddy version 1.69
Updated At: 2024-10-15
Changes: Hey Adventurers!
Exciting news! We've redesigned profiles to help you connect faster and better. Add more info to showcase your unique travel style and find perfect companions for your next journey. Plus, we've squashed some pesky bugs for a smoother experience.
Update now and start making meaningful connections with fellow travelers!
GAFFL - Find A Travel Buddy version 1.67
Updated At: 2024-04-17
Changes: Hey Adventurers!
Meet Your AI Travel Agent: Planning your journey has never been easier! Our new AI Travel Agent is here to offer personalized recommendations, hassle-free bookings, and round-the-clock support for all your travel needs.
Multiple Destinations, One Trip: Wanderlust calling? Now you can easily add multiple destinations to your trips!
Update now and start experiencing travel like never before—your next adventure awaits!
GAFFL - Find A Travel Buddy version 1.64
Updated At: 2023-10-22
Changes: Hey adventurers!
We're thrilled to present the newest version of our app, packed with exciting features and improvements to enhance your experience.
In-app Stays & My Trips: With this update you can now effortlessly book stays and manage your trips directly within the app. From booking to organizing your itinerary, everything is now at your fingertips.
Smoother Performance: This version comes with a polished user interface and under-the-hood fixes that eliminate pesky bugs.
Happy travels!
GAFFL - Find A Travel Buddy version 1.61
Updated At: 2023-02-02
Changes: Hey there!
We also killed those bugs for you! The new update should be silky smooth.
Enjoy it y'all! 😊
GAFFL - Find A Travel Buddy version 1.54
Updated At: 2022-05-12
Changes: Ready for a brand new in-app experience? We have made some massive improvements in the app and can’t wait to know your reaction.
We also got rid of some of those pesky bugs.
Enjoy the new update 😊
Happy Travels ✈️
