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.
Preetam
Preetam
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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...
Jimmy
Jimmy
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Connect with Jimmy to explore Millbrae together
Millbrae
I've had memorable experiences meeting fellow travellers abroad and want to bring the social aspe...
Marc
Marc
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Connect with Marc to know about the hidden gems of Springfield, OR, USA
Connect with Marc to explore Springfield, OR, USA together
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Springfield, OR, USA
Hiking the wilderness , take long drives
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.
Rudy
Rudy
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Connect with Rudy to know about the hidden gems of Calgary
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Calgary
I do a lot of camping trips in the summer around AB and BC. Mostly mountain biking and hiking.
Ashraful
Ashraful
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Connect with Ashraful to explore Vancouver, BC, Canada together
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Exploring Downtown Vancouver. Stayed here for more than 2 years but still has a lote to explore. ...
Jeremy
Jeremy
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Portland, OR, USA
Pick one: •Go to the bar or club and see the night life! •Go to a concert at the crystal ballroo...
huzzi
huzzi
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Connect with huzzi to explore British Columbia, Canada together
British Columbia, Canada
I’m fine with going out on an adventurous hike, or any seasonal outdoor activity. And ofcourse, 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.