Floris Broekmeulen
Co-founder of ThingstodoinAmsterdam.com
Floris Broekmeulen is the founder of Things to Do in Amsterdam and a lifelong Amsterdam local. He grew up in Uithoorn, just outside the city, and later lived in Amsterdam for five years, including in Amsterdam East close to the city centre. His love for Amsterdam started by showing friends and family from abroad around the canals, museums, neighbourhoods and local places that make the city special.
Floris loves being on the canals, cycling through the city, exploring Amsterdam’s historic buildings and trying the many restaurants the city has to offer. His favourite Amsterdam experiences often involve the water, from relaxed canal cruises to major events like SAIL Amsterdam.
As a passionate traveller, Floris has visited five continents and lived abroad for six months in Southern California. This helps him understand what visitors are looking for when planning a trip: honest recommendations, practical tips and local insights that go beyond the standard tourist highlights.
On Things to Do in Amsterdam, Floris combines local knowledge, personal experience and careful research to help readers discover the city with more confidence and less stress.
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