How GAFFL Works

Search Destination

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Find Locals

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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.
mariuxi
mariuxi
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Manhattan Beach
I can definitely share where to eat, what's going on in town and the affordable way to do it all.
Ivan
Ivan
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Connect with Ivan to explore Salt Lake City, UT, USA together
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Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Lived in Utah my whole life. From the snow capped mountains to the red rocky desert, it's a beaut...
Dom
Dom
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Connect with Dom to know about the hidden gems of Riverside, CA, USA
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Riverside, CA, USA
More of an outdoor type of traveler. Hiking trails with waterfalls are always relaxing
Jessie
Jessie
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Connect with Jessie to explore Claremont, CA, USA together
Claremont, CA, USA
I would like you to try bars and places in my area
Imon
Imon
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Connect with Imon to know about the hidden gems of Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
I would like to meet people all around the world and visit them at their home town, and they welc...
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...
Martin
Martin
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Connect with Martin to explore Lodi, CA, USA together
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Lodi, CA, USA
I’m open to pretty much anything! Love to be outdoors and see nature
Toli
Toli
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Palo Alto
I'm leaving to travel the US in a few weeks...but for the time being, come explore the South Bay ...
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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.