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.
Visiting Curaçao soon? Make sure to know what to expect when it comes to purchasing a Curaçao SIM card. In this guide, we’ll explain where to buy a SIM card in Curaçao in person and online. We'll also discuss prepaid SIM cards and eSIMs if your mobile supports them....
Visiting Cape Verde soon? Make sure to know what to expect when it comes to purchasing a Cape Verde SIM card. Fortunately, Africa is one of the best places to buy a SIM card easily. You should be able to find a cheap SIM card pretty much anywhere in Africa. In fact,...
Visiting Armenia soon? Make sure to know what to expect when it comes to purchasing an Armenia SIM card. In this guide, we’ll explain where to buy a SIM card in Armenia in person and online. We'll also discuss prepaid SIM cards and eSIMs if your mobile supports them....
Visiting Bermuda soon? Make sure to know what to expect when it comes to purchasing a Bermuda SIM card. In this guide, we’ll explain where to buy a SIM card in Bermuda in person and online. We'll also discuss prepaid SIM cards and eSIMs if your mobile supports them....
Visiting Antigua soon? Make sure to know what to expect when it comes to purchasing an Antigua SIM card. In this guide, we’ll explain where to buy a SIM card in Antigua in person and online. We'll also discuss prepaid SIM cards and eSIMs if your mobile supports them....
Visiting Aruba soon? Make sure to know what to expect when it comes to purchasing an Aruba SIM card. In this guide, we’ll explain where to buy a SIM card in Aruba in person and online. We'll also discuss prepaid SIM cards and eSIMs if your mobile supports them. [box...
Planning a trip to Portugal soon? You might be wondering how many days in Lagos is enough. The answer, of course, depends on what you want to do and see while you're in the area. If you're interested in exploring the region, we suggest spending at least three or four...
Planning a trip to Portugal soon? You might be wondering how many days in Faro is enough. The answer, of course, depends on what you want to do and see while you're in the area. If you're interested in exploring the city and also having a relaxing sun holiday, we...
Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, is one of the largest cities in the world and known for its culture, art, and food. There is so much to do in this bustling city including visiting the iconic colorful neighborhoods across Mexico city, visiting museums, historical...
Mykonos is a stunning island off the coast of Greece in the Aegean Sea. This island is a slice of paradise and is well known for its amazing landscapes and stunning beaches. It is also popular because of its thriving nightlife scene. It has grown in popularity in...