We take the gift of travel for granted.
Sophie Danielson
Current Location
Greece
Where the hell is Nell?
A Gap Year Series
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.
Recent Posts: Where the hell is Nell
Week 5: Becoming a Beekeeper
Becoming a Beekeeper Week 5 An excerpt from Nellie’s journal:...
Read MoreWeek 1 & 2: Roadtrip & Rohingya Reunions
Roadtrips & Rohingya Reunions Week 1 Aaaaand we’re off! Nellie’s...
Read MoreWeek 4: The Birthplace of Happy Belly, Happy Nellie
The Birthplace of Happy Belly, Happy Nellie Week 4: Las...
Read MoreWeek 3: Farm life in South America
What's it like to travel through South America by doing...
Read MoreFeatured Stories
3 continents ~ 5 countries ~ 18 cities
Tracing family trees of Rohingya friends across the world.
Sophie Danielson
Rohingya Reunions: Intro
Introduction
“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.
Read MoreWhat I Do
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).
Storyteller
Freelance storyteller, researcher, and solo traveler.
Sophie Skips Town: Refugees
Documenting trauma, displacement, and the refugee crisis around the world.
Locations visited for documentation:
Bangladesh, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, The Netherlands, USA
Travel Destinations
Travel tips from the strategically homeless girl.
Currently traveling in South America.
Sophie Skips Town: Personal
Reflections from life as a strategically homeless storyteller.
Past Blog Posts
Week 5: Becoming a Beekeeper
Becoming a Beekeeper Week 5 An excerpt from Nellie’s journal:...
Read MoreWeek 1 & 2: Roadtrip & Rohingya Reunions
Roadtrips & Rohingya Reunions Week 1 Aaaaand we’re off! Nellie’s...
Read MoreWeek 4: The Birthplace of Happy Belly, Happy Nellie
The Birthplace of Happy Belly, Happy Nellie Week 4: Las...
Read MoreWeek 3: Farm life in South America
What's it like to travel through South America by doing...
Read MoreIf I Was Still in Myanmar
Some day, this Rohingya community will be flooded with educated...
Read MoreSophie Danielson