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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Visiting Algeria soon? Make sure to know what to expect when it comes to purchasing an Algeria SIM card. This guide will explain where to buy a SIM card in Algeria in person and online. We'll also discuss prepaid SIM cards and eSIMs if your mobile supports them. ...
Visiting Brunei soon? Make sure to know what to expect when it comes to purchasing a Brunei SIM card. In this guide, we’ll explain where to buy a SIM card in Brunei in person and online. We'll also discuss prepaid SIM cards and eSIMs if your mobile supports them. [box...
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