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.
Rudy
Rudy
Connect with Rudy to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Rudy to know about the hidden gems of Baguio City
Connect with Rudy to explore Baguio City together
Baguio City
'Umali kayu' is a local term for Welcome! 'Matago-tago kayu' means Long live! Welcome to the City...
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
maximus
maximus
Connect with maximus to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with maximus to explore Manila together
Manila
It's nice to wander around our area, there are many sights that are cheap.
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
GLady
GLady
Connect with GLady to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with GLady to know about the hidden gems of Lucena, Quezon, Philippines
Connect with GLady to explore Lucena, Quezon, Philippines together
Lucena, Quezon, Philip...
meet awesome people and new friends,,, love coffee☕☕
Dashon
Dashon
Connect with Dashon to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Dashon to know about the hidden gems of Okinawa, Japan
Connect with Dashon to explore Okinawa, Japan together
Connect and lend Dashon's vehicle or get a ride
Okinawa, Japan
I know a lot of low key bars and restaurants
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
Kim
Kim
Connect with Kim to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Kim's home
Connect with Kim to know about the hidden gems of Taipei, 台灣
Connect with Kim to explore Taipei, 台灣 together
Connect and lend Kim's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Kim's travel and outdoor equipment
Taipei, 台灣
be open minded and less judgemental
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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.