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.
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Dear Mom and Dad, This one is for you. I know, I'm 26 years old. I know I may not lead a tidy settled life as you wish ... I know I'm on the other side of the world and probably too far for you ... I know you miss your little daughter... I would love to tell you that...
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