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.
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 ...
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☕☕
Kenny
Kenny
Connect with Kenny to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Kenny to know about the hidden gems of Manado, Manado City, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Connect with Kenny to explore Manado, Manado City, North Sulawesi, Indonesia together
Connect and lend Kenny's vehicle or get a ride
Manado, Manado City, N...
I can speak local languange and know the custom around my area.
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...
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, ...
Sophia
Sophia
Connect with Sophia to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Sophia to know about the hidden gems of Manila
Connect with Sophia to explore Manila together
Manila
I have an insatiable desire for travel and adventure who could never settle for an ordinary life ...
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...
Zachary
Zachary
Connect with Zachary to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Zachary to know about the hidden gems of Hsinchu, Hsinchu City, Taiwan
Connect with Zachary to explore Hsinchu, Hsinchu City, Taiwan together
Hsinchu, Hsinchu City,...
Hsinchu is considered a more off the beaten destination in Taiwan, but let me show you some of th...
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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.