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Jon
Jon
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Covina
Hey there! Welcome to Covina! I'm a nature-loving guy in my late 40s, and I'm thrilled to show yo...
Mia
Mia
Seattle
Hit me up at any time! I would love to meet new people and share my experiences with you guys.
Ashley
Ashley
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Torrance
Los Angeles is one of those cities that surprises people because it doesn’t behave like a “normal...
Romy
Romy
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
i am 24 years old, I love mountains, I love bouldering my dream is to boulder chief. I would love...
Bob
Bob
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Nanaimo
Happy to give tips, help research anything specific, make several recommendations. I'm Into cyc...
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...
S
S
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NV, United States 89108
I will show you all the famous places of Vegas with my own vehicle free of charge, taking you to ...
Todd
Todd
Long Beach, CA, USA
I enjoy indoor rock climbing at my local bouldering gym. I also enjoy weight lifting, yoga and sa...
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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.