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.
As a location that offers vibrant cities, some stunning coastlines, and the breathtaking mountains, Georgia is one of the most sought after destinations in America. From downtown Atlanta to the Great Lakes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Georgia, and it’s...
Greece has been one of the most popular holiday destinations for travelers across the world. It's a great choice - particularly for those who love to know about the life of an islander. This Southeast European country is amazing for island hopping. With its...
After traveling Koh Lanta and Koh Tao, the next stop was Koh Phangan. It seemed to be a really smart destination as Koh Phangan is also popular amongst digital nomads and, let’s be honest, it’s cheaper than Koh Tao, ha! When I was living in Bali someone told me about...
Kuala Lumpur is a popular destination in Malaysia. If you’re traveling around Southeast Asia, you’re going to end up there eventually. Two reasons for this: cheap flights and shopping break! Ha! Let’s be a bit more serious though - Kuala Lumpur is a great city...
Hop on a plane, go somewhere new, have a blast, get paid. That’s the dream, isn’t it? For travel connoisseurs, the idea of being paid while doing nothing more than indulging in your favorite hobby seems too good to be true. Yet that’s exactly what a growing number of...
If you need a break from the crowds and the parties in Koh Phangan, you might want to find peaceful and unique things to do in Koh Phangan. You could go on a day trip to Than Sadet Waterfall and Haad Than Sadet (Than Sadet Beach). Officially, the area is known as Than...
After settling in Koh Phangan for several weeks, I was ready to explore the famous Thai island. I had already driven across the jungle, enjoyed a few epic sunsets and found some fun waterfalls (as well as natural pools). When I first moved to Koh Phangan, I had to...
When I first started traveling, I was on a budget. I didn't have a lot of savings but I had one big dream - I wanted to travel the world. I look for different options so I can travel on a budget. Back then, I was 20 years old. I signed up for my first volunteering...
If you’re looking for something off-the-beaten-path in Thailand, you should add Khao Sok National Park to your itinerary. It might not be well known yet - but it’s a very beautiful gem hidden in the Thai jungle. Well, let’s speak the truth for a second - by jungle, I...
Not everyone has the luxury of starting their surfing journey early on in life. For those of you who are thinking about getting into surfing, now is the time! Unfortunately, you can’t just step foot on any surfing beach, as some conditions are too heavy for beginners,...