Zachary Friedman

Zachary Friedman is an accomplished travel writer and professional blogger. Since 2011, he has traveled to 68 countries and 6 continents. He founded 'Where The Road Forks' in 2017 to provide readers with information and insights based on his travel and outdoor experience. Zachary is also an avid cyclist and hiker. He is currently based in Entebbe, Uganda. For more information on his journey and background, visit the About page. For inquiries and collaborations, please reach out through the Contact page. You can also follow him on Facebook.

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About 6 months ago, I moved to Entebbe with my girlfriend. We moved from Kampala to get away from the noise, crowd, and pollution of the big city. Entebbe is a laid back lakeside town. It’s also close enough to travel to Kampala for the day if we need to. In this guide, I’ll outline …

This spring, I spent 6 weeks in Diani Beach working remotely. In this guide, I’ll outline Diani Beach as a remote work destination. I’ll cover the cost of living, wifi, visas, safety, and more. Diani can work as a digital-nomad base if all you need is wifi and a quiet place to sit but it’s …

Diani Beach is located 32-54 km (20-34 miles) south of Mombasa. The exact distance depends on the route you take and where you’re starting the trip. Diani is not in Mombasa. It is a completely separate city. Many people underestimate the distance. The trip can take an hour or more. The best way to travel …

Entebbe is a pleasant little city located on a peninsula that juts out into Lake Victoria. The city is located about 36 km (22 miles) south of Kampala. Entebbe is where Uganda’s main international airport is located. If you’re flying in or out of Uganda, you will have to pass through here. Entebbe is a …

Fort Portal is a beautiful little city located in Western Uganda on the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. The city is known for its crater lakes, tea plantations, chimp trekking, and hiking. Fort Portal was designated as a ‘Tourism City’ by the Government of Uganda. I visited Fort Portal with my girlfriend late last year. We …

The best way to travel from Kampala to Fort Portal, Uganda is to take the Link Bus. The bus departs about every hour throughout the day. A ticket costs 40,000 UGX one-way (about $10.60). The bus departs from the Link Bus terminal, which is located in downtown Kampala. It is also possible to hire a …

To travel from Nairobi to Mombasa, you can take the train (SGR), the bus, or you can fly. For most travelers, the SGR train is the best option. It’s reliable, affordable, and easy to use. An economy ticket costs 1500 shillings ($11.60) and the ride takes 6 hours. Flying only makes sense if you’re in …

The best way to travel from Entebbe to Kampala is to take the express taxi (a shared minibus). The service costs 5,000-7,000 UGX (about $1.30-$1.90), depending on where in Kampala you’re going. This trip takes around 50 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes, depending on how long you have to wait for the taxi …

People mix up three different parts of the rear hub. A freewheel is a gear cluster that screws onto the hub and contains the ratchet that lets you coast. A cassette is just the stack of cogs. A freehub is the splined body on the hub that the cassette slides onto. The ratchet lives in …

The frame is the one part you cannot cheaply swap later. Forks, wheels, and groupsets come off. The frame is the bike. Steel, aluminum, carbon, and titanium all make good bikes. They do not all make good bikes for the same rider. I used to split this into four vs-posts. This is the combined version. …