Spotted by Locals
Travel guide publisher
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Spotted by Locals is a publisher of a series of travel guides (apps & blogs) with up-to-date tips curated by handpicked locals in over 80 cities in Europe, the Middle East and North America.
Founded2008
FoundersBart van Poll & Sanne van Poll
Country of originThe Netherlands
Key peopleJorn van der Eng
 City guides made by Locals | |
| Founded | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Bart van Poll & Sanne van Poll |
| Country of origin | The Netherlands |
| Key people | Jorn van der Eng |
| Publication types | Mobile apps Blog |
| Nonfiction topics | Travel guides Travel |
| Owner | Marcel Beemsterboer |
| No. of employees | 497 authors[1] |
| Official website | www |
The city guides are curated by "Spotters", people who live in the city they write about and speak the local language. They recommend where to eat, shop, and be entertained.[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]
The website won website of the year in The Guardian and Observer Travel Awards 2010.[9]