Founder
Melissa Giroux founded abrokenbackpack.com in 2015. She is been living abroad since 2014. Originally Canadian, she has been living and working online in many destinations around the world. She is passionate about traveling, technology, entrepreneurship, and CrossFit.
She has traveled extensively in Asia, Oceania, Europe, and North America. She is now living in Thailand.
To learn more, head to our About page.
Everyone loves picking up souvenirs from their trips, but there is often an overwhelming amount of knick-knacks to choose from and, if you’re going in unprepared, you probably don’t know what’s worth buying. Here are a few ideas of cool things to buy in Thailand,...
When traveling anywhere, it’s always important to respect the customs of the country you are visiting, especially if you are heading somewhere with a lot of religious significance. Known as the “island of the gods”, Bali is a religious epicenter, home to over 20,000...
Traveling around Thailand? If you love Thailand, you may want to extend your Thai Visa to stay longer. In the past year, I spent a lot of time in Thailand and I had to extend my visa a few times. This time, I renewed my visa at the Bangkok Immigration Office. From...
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If you decide to visit Georgia and have only daily plans, Kakheti is the best choice. I think that the best time to visit this place is Autumn because nature is the most impressive. It is a region formed in the 1990s in eastern Georgia from the historical province of...
Wondering which are the best temples in Bali? With so many Bali temples to pick from, it's understandable. In this post, we created a list of the most beautiful temples in Bali to help you plan your itinerary. Note that you may want to read our tips about visiting...
Orlando is famous globally for its creative and joyful places to visit. Most people prefer to visit it during their holidays because of its many attractions. There are world-class lures, shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, here. You might get confused about...
Planning your trip to Ella, Sri Lanka? We got your back. If you are wondering where to stay during your holidays in Ella, here are our recommendations for every budget - from hostels to luxury hotels. In this post, we will talk about the best places to stay in Ella -...
Are you thinking of going on a snorkeling trip in Koh Lanta? Koh Lanta is a beautiful Thai island located in the Andaman Sea and is easily accessible since it’s not too far from Krabi. Koh Lanta is well known for its chill vibes, long white sand beaches and its boat...
With over 700 islands that make up the Caribbeans, how do you choose which one to spend your vacation on? First, you should think about your needs. Are you going with your significant other, your best girlfriends, or your family? Planning to lay on the beach all week...