How GAFFL Works

Search Destination

Search and select a destination that you are traveling to.

Find Locals

Browse through the list of locals in nanaimo.

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.
Jodi
Jodi
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Connect with Jodi to know about the hidden gems of Vancouver
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Vancouver
Hey there! Welcome to Vancouver! 🇨🇦 As a solo traveler, you're in for a treat! I'm a 56-year-old ...
brad
brad
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Connect with brad to know about the hidden gems of Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Edmonton, AB, Canada
Edmonton is more than just a giant mall. Massive river valleys and a festival city, it is a great...
Femi
Femi
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Victoria, BC, Canada
I like the outdoor
Madhu
Madhu
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Connect with Madhu to know about the hidden gems of Bellevue, WA, USA
Bellevue, WA, USA
I have travelled around extensively here in Washington and nearby states. Happy to provide inform...
DJ
DJ
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San Francisco Peninsula
I have been in Oakland for a few years but I still do not know everything yet, there are some par...
Nigel
Nigel
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Alberta, Canada
Would love to meet up and show you my city or different cities I’ve been too. I love discovering ...
Joselyn
Joselyn
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California, United States
I can show you some hiking spots, best beaches, and I’m always open to joining you for a drink an...
David
David
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Alameda
I need someone to travel with me to share driving to Chicago or somewhere within 200 mile vicinit...
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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 Nanaimo

GAFFL is perfect for travelers who are looking to meet locals and have an authentic experience in Nanaimo. 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 Nanaimo. With users from over 190 countries, you can connect with locals. take tips, meet and explore Nanaimo together.