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.
You’ve finally made it to Ao Nang (or Krabi) and now you’re wondering how to get to Railay Beach? Understandable. You might want to check out Railay Beach, which is one of the most famous beaches in Thailand. To get to Railay Beach, you’ll have to get there by boat....
You’ve decided to book your flights and now you’re wondering if you can do any diving in Thailand? Of course, you can! Thailand might be a big country, but there are also great benefits when it comes to diving. Depending on the seasons, you could find yourself diving...
If you book your trip to Thailand in April, I got some good news for you. You’ll be in Thailand right on time to celebrate Songkran. When I attended Holi in India in 2018, I decided to add Songkran to my festival bucket list. You can read all about the best festivals...
So you decided on your next destination: Koh Tao. Well, first, let me tell you that it's an excellent choice. Then, you should know that Koh Tao is great when it comes to hostels too. So, you’re sitting there looking at your options for Koh Tao hostels and it seems...
Trying to find the best wheeled backpacks for travel? Let’s talk about the things to consider when buying a backpack with wheels, as well as the pros and cons of a wheeled backpack. If you’re after a quick answer here - here’s my favorite pick (this one isn't a...
As you’re planning the trip of a lifetime, you’re already getting excited about the destinations you’re about to discover. Now is when you have to spend money again on travel insurance. Depending on where you’re from, you might be aware of different travel insurance...
The Big Apple, concrete jungle where dreams are made of, empire state of mind... Whatever nickname or pop culture reference you cast across New York City, it’s a popular bucket list destination for almost everyone! There’s something about the Statue of Liberty,...
You booked your flights to Thailand and you’re starting the planning session? Here’s everything you need to know when it comes to transportation in Thailand. Backpacking Thailand sounds fun, but getting around the country isn’t always super easy! (Sometimes, I wish I...
I had heard so many good things about Koh Tao that I had pretty high expectations for this tiny island! I wasn’t disappointed. Koh Tao (which refers to Turtle Island) might be small, but there are enough things and activities to do to keep you entertained. My main...
Here are 5 things you should do when your adventures come to an end. You know what they say – all good things must come to an end. And sadly, the same applies to your travel adventures. Whether you’re feeling down and out about the prospect of heading home or...