Olya Kartcheva
Spotter since 2022
My spots (26)
Order Sichuan – Ij-river view over Sichuan cuisine
"Order Sichuan" in Amsterdam Noord is such an amazing discovery. It is a Chinese restaurant that offers authentic Sichuan food & wine right on the Ij!
By
Olya
Kartcheva
Noorderlicht Café – Artistic escape in Noord
"Noorderlicht Café" is an artistic café and cultural spot in Amsterdam Noord that's in a greenhouse! I recommend the Brinjal...
By
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
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.
By
Olya
Kartcheva
Bar Parry – Tapas and wine
"Bar Parry" in Amsterdam, in Jordaan, is a blast if you are a wine lover and want to try a variety of wines - and it's so charming from the outside!
By
Olya
Kartcheva
Bar Babar – My candlelit wine heaven
Bar Babar is a wine bar on the bright Utrechstsestraat in Amsterdam, serving natural wines and carefully selected bites (the bread they have is yummyyyy).
By
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.
By
Olya
Kartcheva
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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