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.
Coimbra might not be on everyone's list, but if you are visiting Portugal and are thinking about something different, you should consider it! Imagine impressive churches, student vibes and medieval twists and you're almost there! The bar scene and attractions around...
If you decided to explore other places while in Estonia, you might have found Viljandi, a small town located in the south of the country. Viljandi is the cute little town where you can find old buildings, many squares, and parks. This town is well known for its...
Although Orlando is relatively a small city, it is a unique destination for tourists. Why? The answer is obvious; it houses the most treasured theme park in the world, Disney World. Covering almost 75.63 km2, the “Walt Disney World Resort” has four amusement...
Over the years Italy has gained an unblemished reputation which has constantly been impressing skiers from all over the world. This is primarily because of the excellent infrastructure, astonishing scenery, fine weather and above all - the amiable temperament of the...
If you are planning a trip and you are wondering what kind of cameras you should take along, I would suggest GoPro. It's pretty simple. I've been traveling with a GoPro for years now. I recently upgraded it to the GoPro 7 - and seriously, I love it! If you're a GoPro...
Visiting Croatia is on your bucket list? Congrats! You've made a great decision considering Croatia has so much to offer and touring the country will be a fantastic experience of your life. However, as Croatia is getting more and more attention from tourists and...
Traveling around the world and using public Wifi could seem harmless. Unfortunately, it’s not always the case. Having a VPN when you travel gives you more freedom when you surf the web and, it also protects your data at the same time. Here are the main reasons...
Miami International Airport is among the top 50 busiest airports in the entire world. It services more than forty million people every single year, this resulting from the role it plays as a bridge between Latin America and the US. Things to Know about Miami Airport...
Traveling to Hawaii might be a dream for many of us. We’ve all seen the photos - dreaming of these beaches and epic volcanoes in the background. So, you found a cool flight deal to get to Hawaii and wondering if you can actually afford it? Traveling Hawaii on a budget...
Summer, festival season, and you can’t decide which festival to choose? Let’s try something new to get out of our bubble! What about attending one of the largest European music festivals representing folk music? Does that sound good to you? Keep on reading! You won’t...