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.
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!
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...
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 ...
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 ...
yuri
yuri
Connect with yuri to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in yuri's home
Connect with yuri to know about the hidden gems of Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Connect with yuri to explore Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines together
Connect and lend yuri's vehicle or get a ride
Manila, Metro Manila, ...
Tour the city
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...
Hack
Hack
Connect with Hack to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Hack's home
Connect with Hack to know about the hidden gems of Pampanga, Philippines
Connect with Hack to explore Pampanga, Philippines together
Pampanga, Philippines
I live near Clark and there’s a great airport here. It’s also a gateway to northern Luzon. I can ...
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
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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.