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We take the gift of travel for granted.

There are those who can skip town tomorrow, while others have no choice but to stay.
The ones who have this gift should use it.

Sophie Danielson

Countries Visited

Current Location

Colorado, USA

Where the hell is Nell?

A Gap Year Series

The strategically homeless lifestyle continues. Sophie has now been tasked with navigating a gap year for her younger sister amidst the world’s unpredictable craziness.

Who is this blog for?

If you’re a high school student and might be considering a gap year, this blog is for you.

If you’re a friend / family member of Nell and want to know where in the world she is, this blog is for you.

If you want to see if Sophie can successfully be the logistics coordinator for a full year of travel, this blog is for you.

Week 5: Becoming a Beekeeper

Becoming a Beekeeper Week 5 An excerpt from Nellie’s journal:...

Week 1 & 2: Roadtrip & Rohingya Reunions

Roadtrips & Rohingya Reunions Week 1 Aaaaand we’re off! Nellie’s...

Week 4: The Birthplace of Happy Belly, Happy Nellie

The Birthplace of Happy Belly, Happy Nellie Week 4: Las...

Week 3: Farm life in South America

What's it like to travel through South America by doing...

3 continents ~ 5 countries ~ 18 cities
Tracing family trees of Rohingya friends across the world.

Sophie Danielson

Rohingya Reunions: Intro

“What in the world am I doing here?” I stood in front of a small mirror in my room. My face resembled that of a Smurf, covered in blue whiteboard marker ink. My shirt and arms were covered in raw egg.

Consultant

Nonprofit growth and development specialist with experience in curriculum design, project management, and writing.

Public Speaker

Key speaking topics:

The Rohingya diaspora, the global refugee crisis, gap years, solo travel, and female entrepreneurship.

Writing & Design

Specializing in writing (curriculum, web copy, children's books, documentary scripts) and design (book formatting, graphic design, marketing materials).