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.
Wondering what to do in Brussels in one day? Here's how to eat all the good stuff while discovering the best tourist places in Brussels. Belgium. Why not? It seemed to be a fun stop between Paris and Amsterdam. I surprised myself by thinking, "What to do do in...
What the heck is a portable WiFi? Having a portable WiFi is basically roaming around… with your router instead of paying extra roaming data. Thank God, technology is great. Pocket WiFi fits literally in your pocket and as long as you have charge (and data) you’ll be...
Suffering from a mental health condition can be very challenging and impact your quality of life. Everyday tasks can become more difficult. Travelling is an eye-opening experience however it can also be stressful at times as you are hundreds of miles from your...
England. There’s something unique about this word, about this country. It sounds perfect, kingdom-ish… in fact; it sounds very English. When I say England, it comes with that cute and polite accent. (Okay, perhaps, this accent isn’t really mine, but it sounds pretty...
Spontaneous: Adjective; performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus. Being spontaneous isn’t a characteristic that suits everyone. Spontaneity is scary. Fact; it scares your parents and you...
Myanmar was one of my biggest highlights in Southeast Asia. This country simply stands out in comparison with its neighbors. I had a huge crush on the people too. Burmese are very friendly. They are more than happy to have a quick chat with foreigners so they can...
Home. If you’re a perpetual traveler, a digital nomad, an expat, or anyone else who spends a lot of time abroad, your relationship with this concept––maybe even this word––is a complicated beast. There are various ways to define home. Is it where the heart is, like my...
Wondering how to backpack Vietnam for one month? This Vietnam budget guide is based on a 25 days itinerary. One goal; make the most of the country by respecting the time limit and a tiny budget. If you are asking yourself what to do in Vietnam, you should stop now....
That moment when you walk along the wet street. It could be a flood. Or it could simply be muddy and wet. But, that day you are wearing flip-flops. There’s no point in wearing proper shoes when it’s the rain season (unless you are craving your...
That typical question; Where have you been so far? As soon as I mention Myanmar, I get many more questions. How was it? Did you like it? Where did you go? I have an easy answer too: You need to go to Lashio! Lashio was my favorite destination in Myanmar and...