About us

What is Spotted by Locals?
Spotted By Locals is a series of cityblogs for travelers who like to experience cities ‘the local way’. On every cityblog, handpicked locals (”Spotters”) write about spots they go to.

Who’s behind Spotted by Locals?
Spotted by Locals was started by two married Amsterdam locals and travel addicts, Sanne & Bart van Poll. They handpick all Spotters in all cities, only after having had a face to face meeting.

Sanne & Bart van Poll - Click for large picture

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Much more important than the initiators are the Spotters! Check out who they are here.

What’s different about Spotted by Locals?

  • Writers are real locals: they live in the city and speak the language;
  • we provide free, actual information;
  • quality: we select Spotters only after a face to face meeting in their city;
  • a consistent look and feel: One brand, but different locals in different cities.

What we stand for
By experiencing cities the local way, you learn about the culture and habits of the inhabitants. We are convinced a better understanding of different cultures will make the world a better place. We think we can make a modest contribution!