Spotted by Locals
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| Founded | 2008 |
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| Founders | Bart van Poll & Sanne van Poll |
| Country of origin | The Netherlands |
| Headquarters location | Amsterdam |
| Publication types | Mobile apps Blog |
| Nonfiction topics | Travel guides Travel |
| Owner(s) | Marcel Beemsterboer |
| No. of employees | 510 authors[1] |
| Official website | www |
Spotted by Locals is a publisher of a series of travel guides (apps & blogs) with up to date tips curated by handpicked locals in 80+ cities in Europe, The Middle East and North America.
The city guides are curated by "Spotters" - people who live in the city they write about and speak the local language. All Spotters are selected by founders Sanne & Bart van Poll.
Spotted by Locals provides recommendations submitted by actual local residents on where to eat, shop, be entertained and more. The city guide is aimed at travelers who want to avoid tourist highlights and experience cities like a local.[2][1]
Spotted by Locals has created content for publications such as The Guardian[3] Sueddeutsche Zeitung,[4] The Independent,[5] De Volkskrant,[6] Kathimerini[7] and commercial content licensing partners like Volkswagen.[8]
Every 2 years, Spotted by Locals organizes a weekend for its bloggers.[9]
References
- ^ a b "About Us". Spotted by Locals. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
- ^ Sablich, Justin (8 September 2017). "How to Explore a City Like a Local Using Your Smartphone". New York Times. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
- ^ "Spotted online". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
- ^ "Spotted by Locals". Sueddeutsche Zeitung. 10 May 2011. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
- ^ "Spotted by Locals". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2022-05-24. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
- ^ "Dossier Spotted by Locals". De Volkskrant. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
- ^ "Spotted by Locals". Kathimerini. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
- ^ "Travel Content Licensing". Spotted by Locals. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
- ^ "Spotters Weekend". Spotted by Locals. Retrieved 22 November 2018.