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.
How to travel with no money? How to travel when you're broke? It this really possible? Travelling seems to be a luxury for many. Many of us will have four weeks of vacation per year and eagerly await the moment to relax. Fact: working can be stressful and exhausting,...
They said: don’t date a girl who travels. Some of us replied; date a girl who travels. Anyway. I'm a girl who travels. I met a guy who travels. What would be the story behind this? A good one? A romantic one? A sad one? I'm a girl who...
Ever heard of Cuba? You know; the largest Caribbean Island, the white beaches and the paradise of old American cars? If Cuba is well known in terms of All-Inclusive resorts, I do think there are other options to make the most of it (and keeping it cheap). These...
I am exotic. Well. Not for my people. But… perhaps, I am exotic according to you. English ladies and gentlemen, here's why you should definitely date a non-native English speaker. 1. Our accent is cute. Lovely (and funny). And, believe me, this...
Thinking of doing farm work in Australia? Here's an overview of my experience living on a farm. I had a few different experiences in Australia. There you have it. They said: 88 days and you’ll get your second-year visa! 88 days… and still counting. I am currently in...
If you are planning to travel to New Zealand, be ready. Yes, be ready because you are about to fall in love with the most beautiful place on Earth. The great thing about Kiwi Land is that the country is a natural beauty (which means that you don’t need to pay to...
Would you like to travel to Japan on a budget? It’s possible! There are so many different kinds of accommodation in Japan. It can be a nice experience to try a few of them. These are the ones I tried! So, what are the cheap accommodation solutions for Japan?...
There you go. You face life through its vast continents. You learn to live. You accept the latest version of yourself. In fact, you love it. You are amazed by this life, these cultural twists and these places you chose. Time flies. Your relatives ask you when you are...
Wondering how to save money while backpacking Japan? In this guide, we'll cover different ways to help you save money so that you can successfully travel to Japan on a budget. Check The Weather Easy basic stuff, I know. I give you the right to tell me that I am...
If New Zealand is all about outdoors, sports and adrenaline... ...Queenstown is like the World’s adventure capital. My trip to New Zealand had to be with a dose of adrenaline. This is a must. It was on the bucket list. And now, I want more! As an ambassador for...