How GAFFL Works

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Take Tips & Trips

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Jaime
Jaime
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Connect with Jaime to know about the hidden gems of San Jose, California
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San Jose, California
I'm a travel agent on the side, so I can hook you up with hotel deals. At the top of my is travel...
Madhu
Madhu
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Bellevue, WA, USA
I have travelled around extensively here in Washington and nearby states. Happy to provide inform...
James
James
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Los Angeles
I have lived here in LA for a time and even up north in wine country. I know where the calm and w...
Drew
Drew
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Connect with Drew to know about the hidden gems of Boise, ID, USA
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Boise, ID, USA
I’ve lived in Boise for over 15 years. I’ve gotten to know the town and the surrounding areas pre...
Storm
Storm
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Denver
Great downtown vibe, museums, street fairs, and more
Madison
Madison
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Portland, Oregon
Hello! Ive lived in this area for a large part of my life and consider myself to be pretty famili...
Anurodh
Anurodh
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Salt Lake City
I do something adventure every weekend, love driving in my Porsche and welcome a companion.
Elise
Elise
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Connect with Elise to know about the hidden gems of Elkford, BC V0B 0A3, Canada
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Elkford, BC V0B 0A3, C...
The Lamplighter isn't actually my favorite spot lol but it wouldn't let me put an outdoor locatio...
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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.