Olya Kartcheva
Spotter since 2022
About me
About me
I originally come from Bulgaria, was raised in Paris & Geneva, and have been calling Amsterdam home for over a decade.
A project manager by day, in my free time, I practice magic tricks, I love traveling, bird watching, and am passionate about food and music!
I am interested in various topics like different cultures, art, music, fashion, travel, diversity, inclusion, international business, globalization, and food.
As I love learning about cultures and traveling, I spent a year around the globe in 2017 while completing my MBA research, which explored how to improve performance in cross-cultural virtual teams. This further made me realize how difficult it can be to find these hidden local spots!
Why Amsterdam?
The reason I love Amsterdam is its variety of international cuisines, the ability to cycle (nearly) everywhere, all the cultural events (like music, art), and when it's sunny, all the beautiful canals.
Here at Spotted by Locals, I would like to share with you all these little gems, that I usually look for when traveling myself!
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My spots (26)
Bar Oldenhof
Old-fashioned cocktail bar
Bar Oldenhof is an old-fashioned, hidden, intimate, high-end cocktail bar located right in the trendy Joordan neighborhood of Amsterdam...
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Olya
Kartcheva
Noorderlicht Café
Artistic escape in Noord
Noorderlicht Café is a cozy, artistic greenhouse spot in Amsterdam Noord offering tasty seasonal dishes, events, and a countryside vibe near the city.
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Olya
Kartcheva
Robin Food, vegan
Let’s combat food waste
Dedicated and positive volunteers run Robin Food and offer a three-course menu at a fixed and affordable price every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
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Olya
Kartcheva
Bar Parry
Tapas and wine
Bar Parry is a charming walk-in wine bar in Amsterdam’s Jordaan with a huge wine selection, small bites, and cozy vibes — perfect for spontaneous visits.
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Olya
Kartcheva
Lowlander
Botanical bar and restaurant in Noord
Lowlander in Amsterdam Noord has stunning views and a huge terrace. It offers local beers, a variety of gin, bites or dinner with seasonal herbs.
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Olya
Kartcheva
Chapter 1896
Speakeasy in a former library
Tucked inside Amsterdam’s Hotel de l’Europe, Chapter 1896 charms with vintage décor, serene Amstel River views, and exquisite cocktails like The Principles of Love.
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Olya
Kartcheva
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