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.
Jarlo
Jarlo
Connect with Jarlo to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Jarlo to know about the hidden gems of Calapan
Connect with Jarlo to explore Calapan together
Calapan
Hey, I'm a travel enthusiast just like you, and I'd love to show you around my hometown. Let's gr...
Kim
Kim
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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
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...
GLady
GLady
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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☕☕
Bianca
Bianca
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Connect with Bianca to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Bianca to know about the hidden gems of Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Connect with Bianca to explore Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines together
Manila, Metro Manila, ...
I’m based in Manila and frequent the beaches of La Union and Siargao to surf. Hit me up if you wa...
Erika
Erika
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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
Don
Don
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Connect and stay in Don's home
Connect with Don to know about the hidden gems of Đường số 154, Tân Phú, Quận 9, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Connect with Don to explore Đường số 154, Tân Phú, Quận 9, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam together
Connect and lend Don's vehicle or get a ride
Đường số 154, Tân Phú,...
Hi im Don!!! Im not a professional guide, just a local one but would love to share you everything...
Eric
Eric
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Connect with Eric to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Eric's home
Connect with Eric to know about the hidden gems of Victoria Peak
Connect with Eric to explore Victoria Peak together
Connect and use Eric's travel and outdoor equipment
Victoria Peak
You can stay here couple nights and have a coffee.
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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.