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.
There is nothing better than exploring a new country using your two feet and an ambitious heart. The epic 84 mile, coast to coast Hadrian's wall walk in England, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers just the opportunity for avid hikers to try out their...
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Although it is impossible to cover Penang in three days, with a carefully designed itinerary one can indeed make the most of their stay in Penang. After all, there is so much to do and see here, Penang's beaches and jungles, George Town’s hipster cafes and some of the...
Wondering how to visit Komodo National Park? In this guide, we'll give you some tips for visiting Komodo. Known to be one of the best places to visit in Indonesia, Komodo National Park was pretty high on my Indonesian bucket list. Whether you’re planning on seeing the...
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Flores and Komodo should be on everyone’s itinerary when it comes to traveling in Indonesia. Backpacking Flores is a great way to discover another beautiful Indonesian island and it’s the perfect excuse to visit Komodo National Park while you’re around the area. When...
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