How GAFFL Works

Search Destination

Search and select a destination that you are traveling to.

Find Locals

Browse through the list of locals in portland-a19c33a1-a6e7-45ce-b4e6-f9b2f4ec6269.

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.
Irene
Irene
Connect with Irene to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Irene to explore Oceanside together
Connect and use Irene's travel and outdoor equipment
Connect and stay in Irene's home
Connect with Irene to know about the hidden gems of Oceanside
Connect and lend Irene's vehicle or get a ride
Oceanside
I'm an LGBT woman who loves to travel around the world. I am looking for female friends / travel ...
Aileen
Aileen
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Walnut Canyon National...
Let's enjoy a hike nearby, try some restaurant or coffee.
Shekhar
Shekhar
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Connect with Shekhar to know about the hidden gems of San José, Californie, États-Unis
Connect with Shekhar to explore San José, Californie, États-Unis together
San José, Californie, ...
I’ve been living in San Jose, California, USA (part of San Francisco Bay Area) for 10+ years now ...
Amar
Amar
Connect with Amar to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Amar's home
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Want experience together and good company
Raghav
Raghav
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Connect with Raghav to know about the hidden gems of Seattle, WA, USA
Connect with Raghav to explore Seattle, WA, USA together
Seattle, WA, USA
Not sure here. just looking for a companion to make the trip to Seattle a little less boring
Evan
Evan
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Connect and stay in Evan's home
Connect with Evan to know about the hidden gems of San Francisco
Connect with Evan to explore San Francisco together
San Francisco
Been a local in SF since 2009. I’m knowledgeable about local art and theatre scene, LGBTQ+ events...
Rebecca
Rebecca
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Edmonton
I would like to show travelers the little known gems of Edmonton and more of the culture. There i...
Marc
Marc
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Connect with Marc to know about the hidden gems of Springfield, OR, USA
Connect with Marc to explore Springfield, OR, USA together
Connect and lend Marc's vehicle or get a ride
Springfield, OR, USA
Hiking the wilderness , take long drives
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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 Portland

GAFFL is perfect for travelers who are looking to meet locals and have an authentic experience in Portland. 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 Portland. With users from over 190 countries, you can connect with locals. take tips, meet and explore Portland together.