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.
April
April
Connect with April to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with April to know about the hidden gems of Quezon City
Connect with April to explore Quezon City together
Quezon City
I love new experiences, so I often look for activities I've never tried before. Hiking, camping, ...
Ishaq
Ishaq
Connect with Ishaq to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Ishaq to know about the hidden gems of Ho Chi Minh City
Connect with Ishaq to explore Ho Chi Minh City together
Ho Chi Minh City
I have been to over 10 cities and stayed in each for a good week and more. My expertise is know i...
Chow
Chow
Connect with Chow to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Chow to know about the hidden gems of Hong Kong
Connect with Chow to explore Hong Kong together
Hong Kong
I’m down for anything, coffee, brunch, afternoon tea, dinner evening drinks, night outs, hikes, g...
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 ...
Aubrey
Aubrey
Makati City
I can show low-key, unassuming spots in Makati City when I'm in town - from awesome bars to not-s...
Magz
Magz
Connect with Magz to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Magz to know about the hidden gems of Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Connect with Magz to explore Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines together
Cebu City, Cebu, Phili...
Having a local to travel with brings more to the travel experience. It lessens the tendency of ge...
Danidanielle
Danidanielle
Connect with Danidanielle to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Danidanielle to know about the hidden gems of Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Connect with Danidanielle to explore Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines together
Cebu City, Cebu, Phili...
It's Dani from Cebu. Great Beaches here. if you wish to do it in a short time - love to help.
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 ...
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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.