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.
The weather may not be good enough for sunbathing or a dip in the sea, but winter in Santorini may be one of the best times to visit. Traveling to Greece in the summer means you'll likely encounter a lot of other travelers. Visiting Santorini in the winter means you...
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Prague is already amazing but winter in Prague is magical! The air is crisp, the atmosphere is relaxed and the views are sensational. It is romantic, steeped in history, and incredibly beautiful. Indeed, with its many steeples, towers, and turrets, you will quickly...
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