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.
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>...
Ishaq
Ishaq
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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...
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.
Sonny
Sonny
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Connect with Sonny to know about the hidden gems of City of Naga
Connect with Sonny to explore City of Naga together
City of Naga
I will give you a tour of our province. There’s a lot of great beaches, falls, and other tourist ...
Raf
Raf
Connect with Raf to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Raf to explore Philippines together
Connect with Raf to know about the hidden gems of Philippines
Philippines
I am a Siargy local but currently studying Geology in a different region. I love going to the bea...
Magz
Magz
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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...
Erika
Erika
Connect with Erika to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Erika's home
Connect with Erika to know about the hidden gems of Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte, Philippines
Connect with Erika to explore Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte, Philippines together
Connect and lend Erika's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Erika's travel and outdoor equipment
Butuan City, Agusan De...
Butuan is a nice small town
Michelle
Michelle
Connect with Michelle to know about the hidden gems of Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Manila, Metro Manila, ...
Should be amazing to have food trips and exchange information about culture.
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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.