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.
Jarlo
Jarlo
Connect with Jarlo to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Jarlo to know about the hidden gems of Calapan
Connect with Jarlo to explore Calapan together
Calapan
Hey, I'm a travel enthusiast just like you, and I'd love to show you around my hometown. Let's gr...
christopher
christopher
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Connect with christopher to know about the hidden gems of Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Connect with christopher to explore Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines together
Cebu City, Cebu, Phili...
Teacher by profession. I love photography so I travel to capture scenes and moments.
Martin
Martin
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Connect with Martin to know about the hidden gems of Manila
Connect with Martin to explore Manila together
Connect and lend Martin's vehicle or get a ride
Manila
I'm a white guy in Manila having a blast. Let's have a drink and find out who we are to each other
Stephen
Stephen
Connect with Stephen to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Stephen to know about the hidden gems of Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Connect with Stephen to explore Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong together
Hong Kong Island, Hong...
I like exploring the city - both the city itself, but also the mountains, beaches, islands furthe...
Bianca
Bianca
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Connect with Bianca to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Bianca to know about the hidden gems of Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Connect with Bianca to explore Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines together
Manila, Metro Manila, ...
I’m based in Manila and frequent the beaches of La Union and Siargao to surf. Hit me up if you wa...
Chow
Chow
Connect with Chow to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Chow to know about the hidden gems of Hong Kong
Connect with Chow to explore Hong Kong together
Hong Kong
I’m down for anything, coffee, brunch, afternoon tea, dinner evening drinks, night outs, hikes, g...
Michelle
Michelle
Connect with Michelle to know about the hidden gems of Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Manila, Metro Manila, ...
Should be amazing to have food trips and exchange information about culture.
Cherry
Cherry
Connect with Cherry to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Cherry's home
Connect with Cherry to explore Dapa together
Dapa
I will show you how beautiful our island is, and I will also show how kind and sweet siargaonons ...
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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.