Spotsthat

Spotsthat is a term used in urban exploration, travel discourse, and digital mapping to denote locations identified as notable for a specific attribute or activity. It relies on crowd-sourced tagging and user-contributed notes rather than formal designation by authorities, allowing diverse communities to curate lists of places that share a defined characteristic.

The word spotsthat appears to be a blend of "spot" and "that," signaling a particular location that fits a described criterion. The term emerged in informal online discussions and hobbyist guides during the 2010s and has since circulated across travel blogs, mapping apps, and social media, though there is no single canonical origin.

A spotsthat is not a standardized category; criteria vary by platform or community. Common elements include geolocation coordinates, a concise description, optional media, and user notes on access, best times, safety, or context. Some editors require community endorsements or tags to improve discoverability.

Spotsthat tags are used to build thematic guides, walking routes, photography itineraries, or neighborhood explorations. They facilitate discovery in both digital maps and print media and can aid researchers studying spatial perception and popular routes.

Because spotsthat relies on user input, its quality depends on contributor activity and moderation. Bias, changing conditions, and uneven geographic coverage can affect reliability, though communities often develop norms to mitigate these issues.

Related concepts include geotagging, points of interest, and user-generated guides.