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Bart van Poll

Bart van Poll has written 40 posts for Local Travel

Local Travel Inspiration – Rome tips by Locals!

Last month I listed 5 tips from our locals in Prague and this month it’s also time for some new tips from one of our 41 Spotted by Locals blogs. These blogs are filled with representative and frequently updated tips from the locals! Today: Tips by our Locals from Rome (Italy). 1.) Cavour 313 “This […]

Free tours by locals in European cities!

Residents of some of the most popular cities in the world are happy to share their city with you. But they want it represented correctly of course! So Locals really are giving you their all in introducing their city to its visitors. We’re introducing United Europe Free tours, which is a network of the best […]

Local Travel Inspiration – Prague travel tips by Locals!

It’s a new month and new year and therefore time for some new tips from one of our 41 Spotted by Locals blogs. These blogs are filled with representative and frequently updated tips from the locals! Today: Tips by our Locals from Prague   1.) Galerie Rudolfinum “This is a high-class gallery. In my opinion […]

Local Travel Inspiration – Rotterdam tips by Locals!

This month’s city in focus, is Rotterdam, from one of our 38 Spotted by Locals blogs. Here you’ll find a small selection of great tips from Rotterdam Locals. 1.) Het Broodwinkeltje – A regular bakery, selling meats, cheeses, fresh juices and sandwiches too. According to Local Alexander Geijzendorffer, this bakery isn’t extremely special, but still […]

Can a tourist highlight be a local experience?

On our Spotted by Locals blogs, locals in 38 Europe cities write about their personal favorite spots. Usually, these are very much “insider” tips that you won’t find in the regular guidebooks. Sometimes (very rarely), a local (“Spotter” as we call them) has a very special story about a “highlight” in their city and writes […]

Local Travel Inspiration – Sofia tips by Locals!

It’s a new month and therefore time for some new tips from one of our 38 Spotted by Locals blogs. These blogs are filled with representative and frequently updated tips from the locals! Today: Tips by our Locals from Sofia (Bulgaria).   1.) Sedgwick Shop – is a unique second hand shop in that it […]

Local Travel inspiration – Stockholm tips by locals!

Every month, I share some of the latest tips from one of our (currently) 38 Spotted by Locals blogs – with you. Today: tips by our locals from Stockholm (Sweden). 1) Bauer – A trendy bar in a trendy neighborhood with great cocktails (pictured above) Stockholm local Anna Ostman: “What the interior decorators were on when […]

Culturezest – share food at your house with visitors

A while ago I found out about a fantastic local travel tool / website called CultureZest. Culturezest is a not for profit website where you can sign up to have a meal at somebody’s house, or invite people at your house. Obviously, sharing food is a great way to experience a new culture and meet […]

Experiential travel with your smartphone!

There are tons of travel apps that tell you where to go to see the highlights of a city or country. It’s quite difficult to find an app though that helps you experience destinations like a local. Lately, a few very cool experiential travel apps were launched – I encourage you to check them out […]

Local Travel inspiration – Vienna tips by locals!

Every month, I share some of the latest tips from one of our (currently) 38 Spotted by Locals blogs – with you. Today: tips by our locals from Vienna (Austria)! 1) Das H.A.P.P.Y Kuchenloch – An art project to promote cakes! (pictured above) Vienna local Diana Pereira: “With me motto “Let them eat cake” very […]