How GAFFL Works

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Get the best tips and advice from locals, or plan a trip together, meet up, and let them show you around their town.
Melissa
Melissa
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Connect with Melissa to know about the hidden gems of California, United States
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California, United States
Are you a mermaid or merman? I can show u the prettiest beaches in Los Angeles. I also know beaut...
Hoa
Hoa
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Manhattan Beach
Living in NYC - been here for quite a while - always excited to meet new people and make new friends
Chris
Chris
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Connect with Chris to know about the hidden gems of Ventura, CA, USA
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Ventura, CA, USA
There are several nice spots where I live, all within a half hour drive. Let’s chat
Tom
Tom
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Delta
I am retired and would love to show you around the area. I was born in North Vancouver. I have a ...
Shmuly
Shmuly
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Been to a ton of countries. Happy to return to the best ones or find new ones. Looking for a fema...
Firoz
Firoz
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
I m as friendly as you can get with sense of humor
David
David
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Connect with David to know about the hidden gems of Snohomish, WA, USA
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Snohomish, WA, USA
The confluence where the rivers meet is an amazing place. It happens to be my backyard. People ...
Abigail
Abigail
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Vancouver Island, Brit...
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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.