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A Global Culinary Journey and My Favorite Spot I absolutely love pho. There’s something magical about that steaming bowl of fragrant broth, slippery rice noodles, and tender beef, all topped with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime. It’s comfort food at its finest, and I’m not alone in my obsession. My passion for pho […]
Read More Why I’m Obsessed with Pho: A Global Culinary Journey and My Favorite SpotThe Motorcycle Bobber LegacyBy Ralph H. Perez It’s 1946, and in a Southern California garage, a war veteran wrenches on a WWII-surplus Harley-Davidson WLA, stripping it to its core. Fenders are hacked off, the seat is slammed low, and the bike is reborn as a bobber. The hacksaw he used likely emerged in the early […]
Read More The Motorcycle Bobber LegacyThe desert sun was just beginning to warm the dusty roads of Baja California Sur as Isaac, our Uber driver, bounced along the final dirt stretch toward Flora Farms. Somewhere along the jolting ride, Jerry’s iPhone slipped from his pocket, though he wouldn’t realize it until later. Tucked into the foothills of the Sierra de […]
Read More A Day at Flora Farms: A Farm-to-Table Adventure with Friends in San José del CaboIf you’ve ever dreamed of turning a classic touring motorcycle into a sleek, minimalist masterpiece then this story should inspire you. The Honda Valkyrie is a great classic and cheap canvas to use. My goal is to transform this iconic bike into a custom bobber—a machine that blends retro charm with modern performance. Whether you’re […]
Read More Transforming a Legend: Building a 1998 Honda Valkyrie Bobber
Trawlercat Chronicles 