Experience cities like a local

In the media | Awards

From 2008 to 2011, we won various awards (more info here)

Guardian Observer Travel Awards 2010Mashable Open Web Awards

A selection of coverage in the press (more in these articles):

…a real insider voice and offbeat cities…
The Telegraph
, 2011 | Read article

“…like I’m getting a friend’s recommendations on where to eat, drink and relax….”
KLM Holland Herald, 2011 | Read article

“…local knowledge… from enthusiastic local Spotters…”
BBC World, 2010 | Read article

“No amount of guidebook research can replace local knowledge…”
Sunday Times, 2010 | Read article

“…authentically local, on-the-ground advice…”
The Guardian, 2009 | Read article

“…antidote to the often generic, characterless city guides…”
Cara Inflight Magazine, 2010 | Read article

” gemeinsam ist ihnen die Liebe zu ihrer Stadt….”
Sueddeutsche Zeitung, 2009 | Read article (German)

“Spottedbylocals.com ouvre d’autres horizons aux visiteurs”
Le Monde, 2009 | Read article (French)

“… best food and entertainment from Amsterdam to Zagreb”,
National Geographic Traveler, 2009 | Read article

“… well-written and neatly laid out…”
Times, 2009 | Read article

 

“In short, top-quality and neatly presented advice. And, unlike guidebooks, it’s all available for free.”
Daily Mail Online, 2009 | Read article

“An interesting and useful resource with well-written articles on places that are not always on the tourist map.”
Travel Shorthand, 2009 | Read article

“…Spotted by locals kann Ihnen helfen… die besten Adressen in ihrer Stadt
BILD, 2009 | Read article (German)

“…É com esta franqueza, autenticidade e pureza que encontramos as mais exóticas,selectas e diferentes…
Diário Económico, 2009 | Read article (Portuguese)

“…wijst je de weg naar waanzinnige undergroundfeestjes… op je vakantiebestemming
nrc.next, 2009 | Read article (Dutch)

“Online cityguides zonder toerische trekpleisters”
Winq Magazine, 2009 | Read article (Dutch)

“… originele reistips…”,
Esta magazine, January 2009 | Read article (Dutch)