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.
Thinking of traveling to Sri Lanka soon? Make sure you get the right tourist visa before you get there. In this post, I’m showing you how easy and quick is the visa application process for Sri Lanka. I applied for my Sri Lanka visa online with iVisa and I received the...
If you've been exploring Thailand and you're thinking about extending your Thai visa - I get it. I've been doing it a few times myself. This time, I was staying in Chiang Mai so it made sense to renew my Thai visa at Chiang Mai Immigration Office. Good news: In...
Thinking of going to Pai? Wondering how to get to Pai from Chiang Mai? In this post, we will discuss the options when it comes to transport from Chiang Mai to Pai (and back). If you decided to add Pai to your Thailand itinerary, it’s a brilliant idea. Although, you...
Northern Europe is a beautiful destination to explore around. With so many provinces, why would you want to do things the traditional way? Cruising through the beautiful provinces in Northern Europe is something you can never get too much of. The cruises to Europe are...
Are you ready to pack your bag and start a new adventure? Packing for the hostel life is easy - but let’s be honest. It’s also very easy to forget a few things that can make your life in hostels difficult. To help you out, I decided to create a list of all the things...
Planning your first backpacking trip? Thinking of staying in hostels? If you have questions about hostel life, you’re in the right place. I had these questions too when I first started traveling. This hostel guide should give you enough tips to help you enjoy your...
Thinking of moving to Thailand? Most nomads choose Chiang Mai since it’s a budget-friendly destination. It’s a great option if you’re looking into productivity while enjoying the mountains and the Thai lifestyle. In this post, I’ll be giving you details on what it’s...
Although it is virtually impossible to cover New York City in two days, well, you have little choice if you just have two days in the world's most iconic city. All you can do is plan a perfect itinerary to experience the best of what the Big Apple has to offer you. As...
Dreaming of working in hostels abroad? Wondering HOW to work in a hostel? This post is for you. Finding hostel jobs is a great alternative for travelers. If you want to travel further and longer, you can work in hostels for free accommodation. Some hostels can give...
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