Connecting people around the world
RALF is a travel Community platform that connects people around the world to live the local spirit of different cities.
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Who are you?
I am a Local Friend
Earn money showing off your favorite local spots and create unique experiences — after all, who knows your city better than you?
How does it work?Connect
A World of Local Connections
Join 3,000+ Local Friends worldwide. Make new connections, meet fellow explorers, and find people to travel with, wherever your next adventure takes you.
Discover
Unlock Insider City Guides
Download exclusive Tips & Traps city guides filled with essential local favorites and hidden gems. Share the real side of your city and discover the world beyond the tourist trail.
Earn & Enjoy
Get Paid to Share Your City
Choose to get discovered by travel agents around the world, connect with travelers, and turn your local knowledge into memorable experiences and extra income.
I am a Traveler
As a traveler, you can find a like-minded Local Friend at your next destination — just ask our in-house Travel Agent to make the match!
How does it work?Create your Traveler Profile
Let us know who you are and what you’re into.
Share the scoop on your next trip
Where, when, and what kind of vibe you're chasing
Get matched with a Local Friend who gets you
Because the best adventures start with the right people
I am a Travel Agency
Reach out directly to any Local Friend and hook your clients up with a one-of-a-kind experience.
How does it work?Build your Travel Designer Profile
Show your clients what authentic and experience really look like.
Send personalized travel requests for your clients
So each trip matches their interests, style, and expectations (no more one-size-fits-all tours!)
Get matched with tailor-made offers
Unlimited access to all our amazing Local Friends with the yearly Partner Agency Membership.
Our Community
We believe in the power of cross-cultural encounters to spark transformational travel experiences.
- 2,606Local Friends
- 8,074Travelers
- 404Travel Agencies
Tips & Traps
Find out the best and most current tips directly from our Local Friends around the world.
Featured Local Friends
Meet some of our amazing local friends around the world.
Experiences are born from connections
Feedbacks from people in our community.
It’s over +1500 reviews!
“We spent two days with Rene. He was energetic and incredibly informative. He was able to show us places we never would have found on our own! So worth having a Local Friend.”
“We had a lovely experience with Elisa in Seoul. We met her at the end of our 15 days trip to Korea and it was very very enriching! :) As communication in english is not always easy and we had so so many questions that we couldn't get the answers or feel to from guide books or texts. The time we had with Elisa was very enriching. Apart from her historical knowledge we loved to share experiences of everyday routines, troubles and were able to understand in a much deeper sense the Korean culture today.”
“I'd like to congratulate Gustavo for his professionalism. The day with him through Roma was worth every penny. He explains everything in a fun and informative way. Hes incredibly knowledgeable and extremely friendly. We loved it — highly recommended! 🙌”
“We spent two days with Rene. He was energetic and incredibly informative. He was able to show us places we never would have found on our own! So worth having a Local Friend.”
“We had a lovely experience with Elisa in Seoul. We met her at the end of our 15 days trip to Korea and it was very very enriching! :) As communication in english is not always easy and we had so so many questions that we couldn't get the answers or feel to from guide books or texts. The time we had with Elisa was very enriching. Apart from her historical knowledge we loved to share experiences of everyday routines, troubles and were able to understand in a much deeper sense the Korean culture today.”
“I'd like to congratulate Gustavo for his professionalism. The day with him through Roma was worth every penny. He explains everything in a fun and informative way. Hes incredibly knowledgeable and extremely friendly. We loved it — highly recommended! 🙌”
“We spent two days with Rene. He was energetic and incredibly informative. He was able to show us places we never would have found on our own! So worth having a Local Friend.”
“We had a lovely experience with Elisa in Seoul. We met her at the end of our 15 days trip to Korea and it was very very enriching! :) As communication in english is not always easy and we had so so many questions that we couldn't get the answers or feel to from guide books or texts. The time we had with Elisa was very enriching. Apart from her historical knowledge we loved to share experiences of everyday routines, troubles and were able to understand in a much deeper sense the Korean culture today.”
“I'd like to congratulate Gustavo for his professionalism. The day with him through Roma was worth every penny. He explains everything in a fun and informative way. Hes incredibly knowledgeable and extremely friendly. We loved it — highly recommended! 🙌”
About us
We all love to travel but nobody really likes to be a tourist. Connecting with local people is a natural immersive experience into the heart of a new culture.
We can surrender and indulge ourselves on a genuine local exploration to get to know hidden gems and allow our life to be transformed by the lives of others.
