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.
Located in North America, Canada is the second largest country out there. Canadians are known for being kind, over-using “Eh” and being quite tolerant of the cold. (Or at least, they wish!) Imagine the prettiest mountains and huge glaciers surrounding crystal...
Most people dream of traveling the world. They will secretly be scrolling through their Facebook and Instagram feed and dream a little. These 17 travel girls have inspiring stories too. What would you do if you had countless money? That’d be easy for me; I’d...
This guide will help you plan your Scotland road-trip itinerary, find the right accommodation and will inspire you to book that trip you should not wait any longer for. It will help you make the most of Scotland in a week. Driving through Scotland is amazing and...
Let’s have a real talk about Europe’s famous hostels. For some reason, hostel life is often associated with younger travelers, budget backpackers, and party animals. The truth is; I’m not 20 years old anymore and I still happily book hostels most of the time....
Aruba has taken a higher spot on that bucket list of yours. You may have heard of the flamingos, or, perhaps, you are only looking for what I would simply call; paradise. If you decided to book those cheap flights to Aruba (because KLM is surprisingly convincing...
Paris is often the entry door to Europe for most travelers from North America. There’s something compelling about Paris. Whether you’re there to seek a romantic holiday or simply to visit the top tourist attractions in Paris; it’s always a good idea! The truth is;...
Iceland has been on my list for ages. It seems to be the perfect place for lost-in-nature and active vacations! Pretty interesting in terms of hiking, waterfall chasing, and volcano watching, it simply has to be on my list! If you’re reading this, I’m assuming...
Thinking of backpacking Slovenia soon? Do it! Slovenia is a wonderful country whether you're on a budget or after a fun outdoor holiday. The best time to visit Slovenia is now. It’s a gem! The truth is that most backpackers/travelers haven’t discovered it yet....
Don’t you have a bucket list? You might call it the secret wish list, the crazy fun things to try at least once in a lifetime or even the-try-something-new-every-day-kind-of-list. If you think Aruba is just another resort destination, you got it all wrong. ...
When I got an invitation to visit Rockport. Without hesitation, I said yes! I was looking forward to discovering a hidden vacation spot in the US. Rockport is not too far away from Boston. You can easily access it by car (64 km from Boston) or hop on a...