23-Year-Old Girl Completes a Trip across the US on Roller Skates

By
Jas Cilas
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Traveling across the country is never an easy task, no matter which method of transportation you use. Now imagine going from one end of United States to other on roller skates and doing so without any money? You may think this is impossible, but one 23-year-old girl just did that.

Seven months ago, Hong Kong-native Yanise Ho decided to take a trip from Miami to Portland taking just a pair of Rollerblades and a 43-pound backpack. She also didn’t bring any money and relied on the help of strangers to provide her shelter and food.

During her almost 4000 miles long trip, Ho faces with numerous challenges including heavy rains and severe heat, but nothing managed to get her off track and she recently successfully completed her journey.

This brave young woman documented every step of the journey using an improvised selfie stick and brought back lots of interesting footage.

You can check out some of that footage as well as find out more about her story below.

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@parachutehome gave me a welcoming home adorned with stacks of donuts, rollerblade bubbles, bouquets of flowers, to unstrap my rollerblades and celebrate the glorious moment of arrival. I can’t thank the manager, Stephanie, enough for organizing the get-together party and spending so much time decorating the backyard; and the Law’s family for flying all the way from Santa Monica to meet me for the first time. They made the little celebratory party possible. My friend from Miami also surprised me with flowers that totally matched my outfit! . . . #flowers #portland #parachutehome #furniturestore #luxurious #party #celebration #pdx #solofemaletraveler #onegirlcanskateamerica #gratitude #enduranceathlete #rollerblade #inlineskate #skatergirl

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Day 166: Kearney to Lexington Mi: 36 Total: 2629 . As soon as I skated into the edge of Lexington, this man pulled over, “when I saw you on the news, I told myself if I ever see this girl, I have to stop and contribute to her cause.” . _______ Not only did he generously make a contribution, he also connected me with a Lexington family; and the sweet Grandma brought us fresh scones in the morning! Mori and I spent hours sharing our life stories and views on religion. The best part about debates is when you can freely express your perspectives and know that despite the differences of opinion, you’ll always love and respect each other! . . . . . #hostfamily #lexington #inlineskate #solobackpacker #kindnessofstrangers #freedomofspeech #debate #love #journeyoffaith #solofemaletraveler #skatergirl #kindness #onegirlcanskateamerica

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@parachutehome gave me a welcoming home adorned with stacks of donuts, rollerblade bubbles, bouquets of flowers, to unstrap my rollerblades and celebrate the glorious moment of arrival. I can’t thank the manager, Stephanie, enough for organizing the get-together party and spending so much time decorating the backyard; and the Law’s family for flying all the way from Santa Monica to meet me for the first time. They made the little celebratory party possible. My friend from Miami also surprised me with flowers that totally matched my outfit! . . . #flowers #portland #parachutehome #furniturestore #luxurious #party #celebration #pdx #solofemaletraveler #onegirlcanskateamerica #gratitude #enduranceathlete #rollerblade #inlineskate #skatergirl

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