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.
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!...
Janice
Janice
Connect with Janice to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Janice to know about the hidden gems of Tseung Kwan O
Connect with Janice to explore Tseung Kwan O together
Tseung Kwan O
We can do something active, for example, a run or jogging along the harbour. Or we can do somethi...
Kim
Kim
Connect with Kim to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Kim's home
Connect with Kim to know about the hidden gems of Taipei, 台灣
Connect with Kim to explore Taipei, 台灣 together
Connect and lend Kim's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Kim's travel and outdoor equipment
Taipei, 台灣
be open minded and less judgemental
Mart
Mart
Connect with Mart to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Mart's home
Connect with Mart to know about the hidden gems of Biliran, Philippines
Connect with Mart to explore Biliran, Philippines together
Biliran, Philippines
I'm just a simple guy with a big ambitious in life.
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 ...
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...
Raf
Raf
Connect with Raf to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Raf to explore Philippines together
Connect with Raf to know about the hidden gems of Philippines
Philippines
I am a Siargy local but currently studying Geology in a different region. I love going to the bea...
RJ
RJ
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Connect with RJ to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with RJ to know about the hidden gems of Cebu City
Connect and lend RJ's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use RJ's travel and outdoor equipment
Connect with RJ to explore Cebu City together
Cebu City
Just wanna be your companion for your travel here in Philippines or in asia, wanna have fun and e...
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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.