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.
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...
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...
Wu
Wu
Connect with Wu to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Wu's home
Connect with Wu to know about the hidden gems of Kaohsiung Hsien, Taiwan
Connect with Wu to explore Kaohsiung Hsien, Taiwan together
Connect and lend Wu's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Wu's travel and outdoor equipment
Kaohsiung Hsien, Taiwan
I’m a local people in south of Taiwan. My husband and I always take foreign friends and show the...
Atif
Atif
Connect with Atif to explore Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines together
Manila, Metro Manila, ...
The Philippines is a Southeast Asian country known for its beautiful beaches, lush jungles, and w...
Ivan
Ivan
Connect with Ivan to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Ivan to know about the hidden gems of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Connect with Ivan to explore Hong Kong, Hong Kong together
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
I grew up in HK, can show you around couple of places in HK. Or we could just simply meet up for ...
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
Daudi
Daudi
Connect with Daudi to meet up for coffee or drink
Guangxi, China
I would like to take my visitors to the tourist parks which has different games such as local tra...
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 ...
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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.