I Took A Bus From New York To Miami — Here’s What Surprised Me
It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made
“Taking a bus from New York to Miami is a terrible idea.”
My friend begged me not to take a bus across America. He said it was dangerous and told horror stories about people getting robbed, stabbed, and stranded in the middle of nowhere.
“Just take the plane instead,” he said. “It’s much safer!”
I took my friend’s advice at face value. Before the journey, I was admittedly nervous about traveling from New York to Miami. So, when I stepped onboard the bus, I questioned if the entire trip was a mistake — and whether I should cancel everything ASAP.
Here’s what happened next:
I Met Some Of The Kindest People In The World
The first person I sat next to looked intimidating. I genuinely thought I was about to be the main character of a horror movie — and be left for dead on the side of the road. However, I was pleased to discover that I was completely wrong.
“I got out of prison ten years ago,” he said. “Ever since, I’ve worked at a non-profit that helps people rebuild their lives and become productive members of society.”
