Zachary Friedman

Zachary Friedman is an accomplished travel writer and professional blogger. Since 2011, he has traveled to 66 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 recreation experience and expertise. Zachary is also an avid cyclist and hiker. Living as a digital nomad, Zachary balances his professional life with his passions for hiking, camping, cycling, and worldwide exploration. For a deeper dive into 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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Travel with glasses and contacts is a hassle. They are fragile. You have to clean them regularly. If you lose them or damage them, finding replacements can be a challenge. Unfortunately, it’s something that many of us travelers just have to deal with. After all, we need to see what we actually traveled all this …

A visit to Tijuana makes for an excellent day trip or weekend getaway from anywhere in Southern California. You can easily take the Greyhound bus to San Ysidro. From there, you’re just steps from the border. This article explains how to take the Greyhound bus from Los Angeles to Tijuana, step-by-step including station locations, ticket …

Bus travel in Africa is an adventure. Last year, I backpacked from Ethiopia to South Africa pretty much all by public bus. For many of the bus routes that I traveled, there just wasn’t much information online. The following step-by-step African bus guides include information on bus companies, pricing, departure and arrival times, border crossings, …

I bought the Osprey Talon 44 Hiking Backpack from Amazon about 8 years ago in preparation for my first solo trip. Since then, I have used this backpack for months at a time traveling to almost 60 countries on 6 continents with it. I still travel with the same backpack to this day. It has …

I’ll start off by saying, most Walmart bikes are junk. All over the internet, you can find complaints about cheap components, bad performance, and improperly built bikes. There are plenty of reasons to avoid them. With this being said, I don’t think Walmart bikes are always a bad buy. In this article, I review the …

I absolutely love traveling in Africa. It is, by far, my favorite of the 6 continents that I have visited. Ever since my first trip, I was hooked. There’s just something addictive about the continent that I can’t explain. Sadly, Africa is also home to my least favorite country. In this article, I explain why …

I bought the Eagle Creek Silk money belt on Amazon about 12 years ago before my first solo trip. I have worn this money belt while traveling through 66 countries on 6 continents. So far, it has held up incredibly well. I still travel with the same one to this day. This is one piece …

The city of Tijuana is right in the middle of a major Renaissance. Over the past few years, trendy restaurants, cafes, food trucks, and craft breweries have begun popping up all over the city. What was once a dangerous border town is quickly becoming a foodie destination. The craft beer scene, in particular, is booming. …

For the past year, I have been living in Tijuana and commuting to work in the US by bicycle several times per week. As one of the world’s busiest border crossings, this place can be a bit intimidating at first. In this article, I walk you through, step-by-step how to travel from San Diego to …

One of life’s greatest pleasures is sleeping under the stars. There’s something that just feels natural about sleeping outdoors. Imagine waking up to a panoramic view of the fjords of Norway. Or falling asleep to the sound of the waves crashing on the beach in Mexico. You just can’t get that experience in a hostel …