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.
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When it comes to long distance road-trip, there are two main things you need to take care of ahead of embarking on your next adventure: 1) You need to find a car that you can trust 2) You need to pack the right way Here are some tips to help you pack your car and bag...
Lanzarote is an island that you’re certain to fall in love with. It has everything - stunning natural landscapes, great cuisine, a wide range of holiday accommodation with restaurants nearby and locals that are open and friendly towards those that come to enjoy the...
Bali is a beautiful island in Indonesia. If you’re planning on backpacking Bali, you’ll have the chance to experience incredible experiences. Imagine yourself drinking a coconut while enjoying the sunset, or learning how to surf… Bali is an amazing destination...
What to put in a backpack for travel? What's an essential backpack item? What should you take? If you're planning your first backpacking trip, this guide we'll help you find a backpack and decide on what to take with you. Regarding packing, you sure want to limit...
Visit La Rochelle - these travel tips cover the best things to do in La Rochelle, what to see, where to stay, and where to eat. La Rochelle is a cute little town on the west coast of France. I had personally never heard about it before heading there. It might not be...
There are many beautiful cities to visit in France. Bordeaux is surely one of them. I recently visited Bordeaux and other cute towns around and I loved it! Bordeaux is a big city that doesn’t get the “big-city-vibes”. It feels more like a town, so it’s not...
If you’re after an adventure holiday in Europe, there are many countries to pick from. I simply have to think about Slovenia, Switzerland and France to start dreaming about Europe again! France does have a lot of amazing options for those who like to play outside! In...
If you’re planning the perfect camping holidays you should pick either Australia or New Zealand to do so! After experiencing both I can highly recommend Australia as the perfect camping destination! Did someone say something about camping for free in Australia? After...
Going to Paris alone doesn’t have to be boring. Even though Paris can be quite a romantic destination, there are plenty of things to do on your own! Here are my top ideas for solo travelers in Paris that shouldn’t break the bank! My first ever solo trip was to Europe....
If you're planning your holidays in Bali, you might want to stop in Ubud at some point. Here's what to do in Ubud in 3 days (or more) and where to stay while you're there. We all know that Indonesia is one of my favorite countries out there and if I’d have to be more...