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.
Jed
Jed
Connect with Jed to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Jed's home
Connect with Jed to know about the hidden gems of Edmonton, AB, Canada
Connect with Jed to explore Edmonton, AB, Canada together
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Life if too short for not seeing the world and meeting interesting people!
Tushar
Tushar
Connect and stay in Tushar's home
Connect with Tushar to know about the hidden gems of Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Connect with Tushar to explore Abbotsford, BC, Canada together
Connect and lend Tushar's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Tushar's travel and outdoor equipment
Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Stargazing, Camping, bbq
Annemarie
Annemarie
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Connect with Annemarie to know about the hidden gems of Seattle, WA, USA
Seattle, WA, USA
Know Seattle and the Puget Sound region well.
Alexis
Alexis
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Connect with Alexis to know about the hidden gems of Alberta, Canada
Connect with Alexis to explore Alberta, Canada together
Connect and lend Alexis's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Alexis's travel and outdoor equipment
Alberta, Canada
Go on as many hikes as you can take, see the interactive animals around town, beautiful views fro...
Preetam
Preetam
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Connect with Preetam to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Preetam to explore Surrey, Canada together
Surrey, Canada
Hey there! 👋 Welcome to Surrey, Canada! I'm a 33-year-old guy who loves exploring, traveling, and...
Tim
Tim
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Connect with Tim to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Tim to know about the hidden gems of Vancouver, BC, Canada
Connect with Tim to explore Vancouver, BC, Canada together
Connect and lend Tim's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and stay in Tim's home
Connect and use Tim's travel and outdoor equipment
Vancouver, BC, Canada
I am living in the Lower Mainland area since 2 1/2 years now. Most of that time in Delta.
Etan
Etan
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Connect with Etan to know about the hidden gems of San Francisco
Connect with Etan to explore San Francisco together
San Francisco
I'm a startup founder based in San Francisco. Would love to connect with other travelers, especia...
Rebecca
Rebecca
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Edmonton
I would like to show travelers the little known gems of Edmonton and more of the culture. There i...
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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.