Things to Do in Entebbe, Uganda

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. …

If you’re a heavy rider or if you plan to carry lots of cargo on your bike, you might be wondering, do bikes have a weight limit? The answer is yes. When choosing a bicycle, it’s important to understand the weight capacity. You’ll have to choose a model that can support the weight you plan …

When the wind speed reaches 30-35 mph, cycling can start to become dangerous. A strong gust of wind could blow you into traffic. It could also blow debris into the road or into your eyes. At wind speeds below 25 mph, it’s really just an annoyance. If you experience 40-50+ mph wind, it’s best to …

To lose 1kg (2.2 lbs) of body fat, you need to burn around 7800 calories. In one hour of cycling, the average person will burn around 720 calories while outputting 200 watts of power. If you burn 720 calories per hour, it will take you about 11 hours to lose 1 kg of body weight. …

A pop up camper is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. These trailers are affordable, lightweight, and easy to tow. They’re also far more comfortable than a tent. That said, pop up campers aren’t for everyone. There are some drawbacks. In this guide, I’ll explain what pop up campers are. I’ll also outline some …