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.
Ray
Ray
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Connect with Ray to know about the hidden gems of Downtown, Victoria, BC, Canada
Connect with Ray to explore Downtown, Victoria, BC, Canada together
Downtown, Victoria, BC...
Victoria is a beautiful place with many places to visit in nature. If you in to hiking, walking i...
Alouise
Alouise
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Connect with Alouise to know about the hidden gems of Vashon, United States
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Vashon, United States
We live on an island near Seattle that is accessible by ferry only.  No roads get you direct...
Prabhanj
Prabhanj
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Connect with Prabhanj to know about the hidden gems of British Columbia, Canada
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British Columbia, Canada
Tons of stuff to do, great food options, lots of stuff to see and the city is super cool to walk ...
UZAIR
UZAIR
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Connect with UZAIR to know about the hidden gems of Sacramento
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Sacramento
Hey there! Welcome to Sacramento! 🌟 I'm a 46-year-old guy who loves exploring cities, capturing m...
Joy
Joy
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Happy Valley
I will soon be leaving the PNW to become a digital nomad. I'm looking forward to connecting with ...
Martin
Martin
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Connect with Martin to explore Lodi, CA, USA together
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Connect with Martin to know about the hidden gems of Lodi, CA, USA
Lodi, CA, USA
I’m open to pretty much anything! Love to be outdoors and see nature
Vijay
Vijay
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Connect with Vijay to know about the hidden gems of Manteca, CA, USA
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Manteca, CA, USA
Engineer who loves to travel and explore places around.
Deb
Deb
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Connect with Deb to know about the hidden gems of Dublin, CA, USA
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Dublin, CA, USA
Happy to connect and show around Bayarea and beyond.
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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.