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.
Israel is the ultimate Christian travel destination; it was here that the events of the Bible unfolded. You can see Biblical locations; ancient churches and the scenery that formed a backdrop to Jesus' life. Israel is not too big so you should be able to cover the top...
Planning your trip to Sri Lanka? If you’re planning on doing a safari while in Sri Lanka, this post is for you. During my trip to Sri Lanka, I visited Yala National Park and Udawalawe National Park. If you have to pick between the two, here is a comparison between...
Choosing a pair of glasses for a long one-way trip can feel like a bit of a daunting task. If you are planning on traveling to parts of the world where you will not be able to replace them easily, picking the right pair is incredibly important. We have compiled a list...
If you’re planning your trip to Sri Lanka, make sure to add Ella to your itinerary. This cute town is an excellent base to explore the area and the tea country. In this guide, you’ll find information to help you plan your stay in Ella as well as the best things to do...
Traveling around Thailand? If you love Thailand, you may want to extend your Thai Visa to stay longer. In the past years, I spent a lot of time in Thailand, and I had to extend my tourist visa a few times. I renewed my visa at Krabi Immigration Office once, and it was...
Planning a trip to Nuwara Eliya? In this guide, you’ll find the information needed to plan your stay in Nuwara Eliya. You will find more information on this cute little town as well as what to do and where to stay. Note that we got to Nuwara Eliya from Kandy and then,...
When you’ve been around the world and back, it's difficult to find something new to do. And while Scandinavia may have been already been scratched from your list, finding new ways to explore it could completely change the perspective. For instance, if you’ve been to...
From beautiful nature, rich culture to magnificent historic and ancient landmarks, Georgia has plenty of things to offer, whether you are on a romantic getaway or a family vacation. It is one of the perfect and the cheapest destinations for those who love to travel on...
If exploring Canada's wildlife is on your list of things to do, no place compares to Banff National Park. Banff is a destination that has been mentioned time and time again in travel sources like National Geographic, Lonely Planet, and CNN Travel. If you’re heading to...
Wondering how many days in Chiang Mai is enough? If you’re planning your Thailand itinerary, there’s a chance you decided to visit Northern Thailand. In this post, we will make sure to tell you all about the main things to do in Northern Thailand so you can how...