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.
Tasks
Tasks
Connect with Tasks to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Tasks to know about the hidden gems of Hong Kong
Connect with Tasks to explore Hong Kong together
Hong Kong
This is a wonderful city with plenty of outdoor options and great food..more than happy to share ...
Michael
Michael
Connect with Michael to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Michael's home
Connect with Michael to know about the hidden gems of Meycauayan, Bulacan, Philippines
Connect with Michael to explore Meycauayan, Bulacan, Philippines together
Meycauayan, Bulacan, P...
I'll mostly bring you to places where you can eat or take a cup of coffee! I can bring you to my ...
Ilija
Ilija
Connect with Ilija to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Ilija to know about the hidden gems of Nha Trang
Nha Trang
If you’re in Nha Trang, I can also show you cool local spots — coffee, food, surfing, or day trip...
Summer
Summer
Connect with Summer to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Summer to explore Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia together
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, ...
I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them t...
Bella
Bella
Connect with Bella to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Bella to know about the hidden gems of Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
Connect with Bella to explore Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China together
Guangzhou, Guangdong P...
I enjoy good food, beautiful environments, and meeting new people. A little adventure a week woul...
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
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...
Durga
Durga
Connect with Durga to meet up for coffee or drink
Victoria Peak
Can trek to Victoria peak and have a good cup of coffee and enjoy the awesome view of Hongkong city
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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.