How GAFFL Works

Search Destination

Search and select a destination that you are traveling to.

Find Locals

Browse through the list of locals in manila.

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.
Ayman
Ayman
Connect with Ayman to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Ayman's home
Connect with Ayman to know about the hidden gems of Rizal Park
Connect with Ayman to explore Rizal Park together
Connect and lend Ayman's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Ayman's travel and outdoor equipment
Rizal Park
To put it in simple words, Leave everything to me!
Justine
Justine
Connect with Justine to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Justine to explore Aklan, Philippines together
Aklan, Philippines
Hey there, solo traveler! 🌏 If you're exploring boracay, I'd love to show you around my hometown!...
Neil
Neil
Connect with Neil to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Neil to know about the hidden gems of Penampang, Sabah, Malaysia
Penampang, Sabah, Mala...
Let me know if you want suggestions on what attractions to visit or where to dine in Penampang an...
Pearl
Pearl
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Connect with Pearl to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Pearl to know about the hidden gems of Metro Manila, Philippines
Connect with Pearl to explore Metro Manila, Philippines together
Metro Manila, Philippines
I love looking for hidden places and creating a very amazing memory of local tradition
Bella
Bella
Connect with Bella to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Bella to know about the hidden gems of Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
Connect with Bella to explore Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China together
Guangzhou, Guangdong P...
I enjoy good food, beautiful environments, and meeting new people. A little adventure a week woul...
Heidi
Heidi
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Connect with Heidi to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Heidi to know about the hidden gems of Taiwan
Connect with Heidi to explore Taiwan together
Taiwan
I will tell you a dangerous and a wonderful thing in Taiwan.
Wu
Wu
Connect with Wu to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Wu's home
Connect with Wu to know about the hidden gems of Kaohsiung Hsien, Taiwan
Connect with Wu to explore Kaohsiung Hsien, Taiwan together
Connect and lend Wu's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Wu's travel and outdoor equipment
Kaohsiung Hsien, Taiwan
I’m a local people in south of Taiwan. My husband and I always take foreign friends and show the...
Minh
Minh
Connect with Minh to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and lend Minh's vehicle or get a ride
P. Tăng Nhơn Phú
let go
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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 Manila

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