How GAFFL Works

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Find Locals

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Get Connected

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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.
joe
joe
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San Diego
Easy going guy.
Paul
Paul
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Denver
I love showing off Fort Collins and the craft brewers around Northern Colorado.
Rahul
Rahul
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Connect with Rahul to know about the hidden gems of Portland, OR, USA
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Portland, OR, USA
Hikes, gardens, music, beer, wine, food carts, restaurants.
Mark
Mark
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Connect with Mark to know about the hidden gems of Mission Viejo, CA, USA
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Mission Viejo, CA, USA
I can host, teach or come along. Learn from an ex Green Beret on all things mountaineering and su...
Joy
Joy
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Happy Valley
I will soon be leaving the PNW to become a digital nomad. I'm looking forward to connecting with ...
Mina
Mina
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Connect with Mina to know about the hidden gems of Orange County, CA, USA
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Orange County, CA, USA
I know great trails
Vinh
Vinh
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San Diego, CA, USA
I may not have been born in San Diego but I was raised here and my family had been here since 199...
JM
JM
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Connect with JM to know about the hidden gems of Calgary, AB, Canada
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Calgary, AB, Canada
I'm a seasoned traveller with respect for humanity and nature. I love my home area of the Canadia...
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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.