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London to Miami Beach

Here we go again. Since winter in London is rather cold, gloomy and depressing, I've decided to spend my another winter somewhere more pleasant. Around the end of September, I've booked a flight to Miami with Virgin Atlantic and started searching for a way south.

My initial plan was to spend 5 months travelling around South America, making a one big circle around the continent and seeing it all. I'd like to spend NYE in Buenos Aires and a carnival in Rio, but that's all in terms of planning.

In the end, I've found a flight from Miami(Fort Lauderdale to be specific) to Barranquilla for 60USD - which means I'll start my proper adventure in Colombia.

The day of my departure came much faster than expected and after putting all my belongings into the rented garage and saying goodbye to my housemates, I left my keys and a warm, cozy bed behind, heading for the unknown.

After an uneventful and slightly delayed flight, I landed in Miami. I've been to US a few times before, so the immigration control went without any hassle or detailed questioning. After picking up my luggage(9kg of stuff in 45 litre backpack), I took the Airport Flyer shuttle bus(route 150) to Miami Beach. This is by far the cheapest way to get to Miami Beach as it only costs 2.70$.

I've met Amin from Germany in the bus, who was also going to the same hostel as me(Miami Beach International Travellers Hostel). We've checked in and after a quick shower, joined dozens of other people in the hostel for a Halloween night out in Nikki Beach Club.

Definitely a good start!