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.
Peru is a unique travel destination in South America. Culture, history, adventure, exquisite cuisine and more, all combined provide a broad spectrum of reasons why one should definitely plan a visit there. From the coast to the Andes and the jungle, there are...
Finding the right hostel isn’t always a fun task, but it doesn’t have to be too painful either! If Thailand is the fun backpacking heaven for young travelers, it’s also filled with pretty decent hostels. If you’re planning on backpacking Koh Lanta while in Thailand,...
Wondering how to get a visa extension at the immigration office in Koh Samui? In this guide, I'll give you information so that you can head to the Koh Samui immigration office to get a visa extension without forgetting anything. The Thai islands are so beautiful that...
Like many other destinations in Southeast Asia, Thailand is one of the best places to scuba dive. Many travelers love to dive while in Southeast Asia as the prices to get your scuba diving certification and to join fun dives are super affordable. Since my trip to the...
I didn’t really know what to expect from Koh Lanta apart from the fact it was a popular Thai island. I also knew that it’s a popular destination for digital nomads in Thailand. Some of my friends were trying to convince me to check it out - so I let them convince me -...
Peru is an amazing destination when it comes to trekking and experiencing wonders. Pretty famous for the Machu Picchu, for the colorful Rainbow Mountain as well as the cute alpacas, there’s a lot to see and discover in this beautiful country. If you’re planning your...
Krabi is quite a popular spot for those who want to explore some of the best Thai islands out there. It’s easy to get there (hello Krabi Airport). Usually, people don’t tend to stick around Krabi too long as there are many fun things to do not too far from Krabi. It’s...
Flying around Southeast Asia with a short stopover in Singapore? Generally, you have two options: sleep in Singapore city or sleep in Changi airport. As I’ve been to Singapore a few times and I am pretty often disappointed with the accommodation and their prices, one...
When in Croatia, Split should definitely be on your travel itinerary. Split is also an amazing base for day trips as there are many places to discover in this area. Whether you do it yourself or you book a tour to make it easy, you must check out these day trips from...
Is living abroad for a year or moving overseas something you’ve been considering? If it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made - it was also a bit scary and overwhelming at first. To help you plan this new adventure, here’s a list of things to keep in mind...