How GAFFL Works

Search Destination

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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.
Jill
Jill
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Connect with Jill to know about the hidden gems of Squamish, BC, Canada
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Squamish, BC, Canada
I work away a lot but happy to show you around Squamish (and surroundings) when I’m in town. I of...
Cairo
Cairo
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Connect with Cairo to know about the hidden gems of Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Edmonton, AB, Canada
Edmonton is crappy but it has some nice places to visit. I'm sorry you're here but now that you a...
Kim
Kim
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Connect with Kim to know about the hidden gems of Olympia, WA, USA
Olympia, WA, USA
The best part about the Pacific North West (PNW) is you are within miles of water, mountains or c...
cory
cory
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Calgary
A trip to Banff is alway a nice day, then have lunch at Lake Minnewanka
Qazi
Qazi
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Yellowknife, NT X0E, C...
We can go for coffee, walk around trails and eat and have some quality time
Elvin
Elvin
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Calgary
I'm glad to have some of the most beautiful sceneries in the world right in my backyard! Let's hi...
Chandra
Chandra
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Connect with Chandra to know about the hidden gems of South Jordan, UT, USA
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South Jordan, UT, USA
Am living in Utah for more than 10 years and familiar with most of the tourist attractions here. ...
Mike
Mike
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San Francisco
I would love to show you all the highlights and gems in San Francisco and share wonderful memorie...
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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.