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.
Liz
Liz
Connect with Liz to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Liz to know about the hidden gems of Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Connect with Liz to explore Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines together
Connect and lend Liz's vehicle or get a ride
Bacolod City, Negros O...
Bacolod is a chill, relaxed town best for food trips. To make the most of your trip, travel the p...
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.
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.
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...
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!...
Nitin
Nitin
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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...
Asif
Asif
Connect with Asif to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Asif's home
Connect with Asif to know about the hidden gems of Da Nang, Vietnam
Connect with Asif to explore Da Nang, Vietnam together
Connect and lend Asif's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Asif's travel and outdoor equipment
Da Nang, Vietnam
Hi! I’m traveling around Vietnam to experience the real local life — not just tourist places.<br>...
Robert
Robert
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Connect with Robert to know about the hidden gems of Biñan
Connect with Robert to explore Biñan together
Biñan
I am willing to meet up for a talk or travel with you.
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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.