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.
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...
Sujit
Sujit
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Connect with Sujit to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Sujit's home
Connect with Sujit to know about the hidden gems of Victoria Peak
Connect with Sujit to explore Victoria Peak together
Victoria Peak
Explore city drink and dinning
Fary
Fary
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Connect with Fary to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Fary to know about the hidden gems of Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines
Connect with Fary to explore Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines together
Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, ...
Hi, Came as an adventurous trip and decided to stay)
zjubac
zjubac
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Connect with zjubac to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in zjubac's home
Cebu City
Hiking, adventures. beach trippin, cafe hopping, offroad adventures
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>...
Hosea
Hosea
Connect with Hosea to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Hosea to explore Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines together
Davao City, Davao del ...
I'm Lee. I want to help tourists who plan to visit my place. We can tour around, and provide you ...
Patrick
Patrick
Connect with Patrick to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Patrick's home
Connect with Patrick to know about the hidden gems of 香港尖沙咀
Connect with Patrick to explore 香港尖沙咀 together
Connect and lend Patrick's vehicle or get a ride
香港尖沙咀
Hey there, fellow traveler! 🌍 Welcome to 尖沙咀! As a seasoned local, I'm here to make your solo adv...
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.