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.
Jake
Jake
Connect with Jake to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Jake's home
Connect with Jake to know about the hidden gems of Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Connect with Jake to explore Nueva Ecija, Philippines together
Nueva Ecija, Philippines
i love to walk around to city, mountains and do some camping, eating food outdoor
Patrick
Patrick
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Connect and stay in Patrick's home
Connect with Patrick to know about the hidden gems of 香港尖沙咀
Connect with Patrick to explore 香港尖沙咀 together
Connect and lend Patrick's vehicle or get a ride
香港尖沙咀
Hey there, fellow traveler! 🌍 Welcome to 尖沙咀! As a seasoned local, I'm here to make your solo adv...
Rudy
Rudy
Connect with Rudy to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Rudy to know about the hidden gems of Baguio City
Connect with Rudy to explore Baguio City together
Baguio City
'Umali kayu' is a local term for Welcome! 'Matago-tago kayu' means Long live! Welcome to the City...
yuri
yuri
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Connect and stay in yuri's home
Connect with yuri to know about the hidden gems of Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Connect with yuri to explore Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines together
Connect and lend yuri's vehicle or get a ride
Manila, Metro Manila, ...
Tour the city
Jarlo
Jarlo
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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...
Hack
Hack
Connect with Hack to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Hack's home
Connect with Hack to know about the hidden gems of Pampanga, Philippines
Connect with Hack to explore Pampanga, Philippines together
Pampanga, Philippines
I live near Clark and there’s a great airport here. It’s also a gateway to northern Luzon. I can ...
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...
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...
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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.