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.
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.
Janice
Janice
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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...
Ayman
Ayman
Connect with Ayman to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Ayman's home
Connect with Ayman to know about the hidden gems of Rizal Park
Connect with Ayman to explore Rizal Park together
Connect and lend Ayman's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Ayman's travel and outdoor equipment
Rizal Park
To put it in simple words, Leave everything to me!
secret
secret
Connect with secret to know about the hidden gems of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Connect with secret to explore Kaohsiung City, Taiwan together
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
I usually stay in Kaohsiung, and almost have all day time to go around with you. I like to taste ...
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
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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>...
RJ
RJ
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Connect with RJ to know about the hidden gems of Cebu City
Connect and lend RJ's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use RJ's travel and outdoor equipment
Connect with RJ to explore Cebu City together
Cebu City
Just wanna be your companion for your travel here in Philippines or in asia, wanna have fun and e...
Bino
Bino
Connect with Bino to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Bino to know about the hidden gems of Bohol, Philippines
Connect with Bino to explore Bohol, Philippines together
Bohol, Philippines
i can give you advise on what places to visit that only local knows.if I'm free i can show you so...
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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.