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.
Vignesh
Vignesh
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Connect with Vignesh to know about the hidden gems of Shenzhen
Connect with Vignesh to explore Shenzhen together
Shenzhen
Hey there! Welcome to Shenzhen! 👋 As an expat living here who's passionate about traveling, I kno...
Thị
Thị
Connect with Thị to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Thị to know about the hidden gems of Tp. Thủ Dầu Một, Bình Dương, Việt Nam
Connect with Thị to explore Tp. Thủ Dầu Một, Bình Dương, Việt Nam together
Tp. Thủ Dầu Một, Bình ...
Need to bargain with sellers in tourist attractions
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, ...
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...
Andiko
Andiko
Connect with Andiko to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Andiko's home
Connect with Andiko to know about the hidden gems of Gorontalo, Gorontalo Regency, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Connect with Andiko to explore Gorontalo, Gorontalo Regency, Gorontalo, Indonesia together
Connect and lend Andiko's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Andiko's travel and outdoor equipment
Gorontalo, Gorontalo R...
Gotontalo, have a many destination, we can enjoy in some place - whale shark Botubarani - lombong...
Mart
Mart
Connect with Mart to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Mart's home
Connect with Mart to know about the hidden gems of Biliran, Philippines
Connect with Mart to explore Biliran, Philippines together
Biliran, Philippines
I'm just a simple guy with a big ambitious in life.
Ron
Ron
Connect with Ron to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Ron to know about the hidden gems of Quezon City
Connect with Ron to explore Quezon City together
Quezon City
love to hike, swim, travel (Never did before but would like to do something new) meeting with peo...
UJ
UJ
Connect with UJ to meet up for coffee or drink
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Taiwanese who loves backpacking, being digital nomad, roadtripping, etc. Down for coffee, drinks,...
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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.