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.
Hack
Hack
Connect with Hack to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Hack's home
Connect with Hack to know about the hidden gems of Pampanga, Philippines
Connect with Hack to explore Pampanga, Philippines together
Pampanga, Philippines
I live near Clark and there’s a great airport here. It’s also a gateway to northern Luzon. I can ...
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...
Durga
Durga
Connect with Durga to meet up for coffee or drink
Victoria Peak
Can trek to Victoria peak and have a good cup of coffee and enjoy the awesome view of Hongkong city
Pearl
Pearl
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Connect with Pearl to know about the hidden gems of Metro Manila, Philippines
Connect with Pearl to explore Metro Manila, Philippines together
Metro Manila, Philippines
I love looking for hidden places and creating a very amazing memory of local tradition
Wilson
Wilson
Connect with Wilson to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Wilson to know about the hidden gems of 香港
Connect with Wilson to explore 香港 together
香港
Hey there solo traveler! Welcome to 香港! I'm a local who's ready to show you the best of Victoria ...
Raf
Raf
Connect with Raf to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Raf to explore Philippines together
Connect with Raf to know about the hidden gems of Philippines
Philippines
I am a Siargy local but currently studying Geology in a different region. I love going to the bea...
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...
Nitin
Nitin
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Connect and stay in Nitin's home
Makati, Metro Manila, ...
Great places in Makati - If you wish to do it ina short time - love to help / including meet gree...
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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.