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.
Jasper
Jasper
Connect with Jasper to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Jasper's home
Connect with Jasper to know about the hidden gems of Pampanga, Philippines
Connect with Jasper to explore Pampanga, Philippines together
Connect and lend Jasper's vehicle or get a ride
Pampanga, Philippines
I can link up during my free time. I’m also a solo traveler, so I know how much of a game-changer...
Aubrey
Aubrey
Makati City
I can show low-key, unassuming spots in Makati City when I'm in town - from awesome bars to not-s...
Tony
Tony
Connect with Tony to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Tony to know about the hidden gems of Hong Kong
Connect with Tony to explore Hong Kong together
Hong Kong
Advice some nice and localized spots
zjubac
zjubac
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Connect with zjubac to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in zjubac's home
Cebu City
Hiking, adventures. beach trippin, cafe hopping, offroad adventures
marj
marj
Connect with marj to know about the hidden gems of Bukidnon, Philippines 8706
Connect with marj to explore Bukidnon, Philippines 8706 together
Bukidnon, Philippines ...
Sea and Mountain View’s
Nitin
Nitin
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Connect with Nitin to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Nitin's home
Makati, Metro Manila, ...
Great places in Makati - If you wish to do it ina short time - love to help / including meet gree...
Erika
Erika
Connect with Erika to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Erika's home
Connect with Erika to know about the hidden gems of Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte, Philippines
Connect with Erika to explore Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte, Philippines together
Connect and lend Erika's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Erika's travel and outdoor equipment
Butuan City, Agusan De...
Butuan is a nice small town
Joshua
Joshua
Connect with Joshua to meet up for coffee or drink
Dasmariñas
It would be the first that I proactively look forward on visiting/travelling in the Philippines. ...
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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.