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...
Magz
Magz
Connect with Magz to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Magz to know about the hidden gems of Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Connect with Magz to explore Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines together
Cebu City, Cebu, Phili...
Having a local to travel with brings more to the travel experience. It lessens the tendency of ge...
Sophia
Sophia
Connect with Sophia to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Sophia to know about the hidden gems of Manila
Connect with Sophia to explore Manila together
Manila
I have an insatiable desire for travel and adventure who could never settle for an ordinary life ...
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
GLady
GLady
Connect with GLady to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with GLady to know about the hidden gems of Lucena, Quezon, Philippines
Connect with GLady to explore Lucena, Quezon, Philippines together
Lucena, Quezon, Philip...
meet awesome people and new friends,,, love coffee☕☕
Vignesh
Vignesh
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Connect with Vignesh to know about the hidden gems of Shenzhen
Connect with Vignesh to explore Shenzhen together
Shenzhen
Hey there! Welcome to Shenzhen! 👋 As an expat living here who's passionate about traveling, I kno...
Eric
Eric
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Connect with Eric to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Eric's home
Connect with Eric to know about the hidden gems of Victoria Peak
Connect with Eric to explore Victoria Peak together
Connect and use Eric's travel and outdoor equipment
Victoria Peak
You can stay here couple nights and have a coffee.
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
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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.