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...
Wu
Wu
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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...
Chow
Chow
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Connect with Chow to know about the hidden gems of Hong Kong
Connect with Chow to explore Hong Kong together
Hong Kong
I’m down for anything, coffee, brunch, afternoon tea, dinner evening drinks, night outs, hikes, g...
Ivan
Ivan
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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 ...
Danidanielle
Danidanielle
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Connect with Danidanielle to know about the hidden gems of Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Connect with Danidanielle to explore Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines together
Cebu City, Cebu, Phili...
It's Dani from Cebu. Great Beaches here. if you wish to do it in a short time - love to help.
Kim
Kim
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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
christopher
christopher
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Connect with christopher to know about the hidden gems of Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Connect with christopher to explore Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines together
Cebu City, Cebu, Phili...
Teacher by profession. I love photography so I travel to capture scenes and moments.
zjubac
zjubac
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Cebu City
Hiking, adventures. beach trippin, cafe hopping, offroad adventures
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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.