Bikes of Bandung
Southeast Asia is a bike-centric place due to many factors, economy, traffic, fuel prices, but Bandung, Indonesia is especially a Moto-City. While the modern 125cc Honda and Yamaha motorcycles choke the streets
Where Cars Meet Culture
The Marvia Porsche 911
by Michael Satterfield – 05/31/2022 In the mid-1990’s Indonesia was seeing an economic renaissance with 5 to 7 percent annual economic growth, a stable pro-business government, and a population of over 200 million,
Vespa Spotting in Indonesia
by Michael Satterfield -Updated 03/20/2022 It is no secret that I have always loved Vespas, having owned a few over the years from the classic models to a rare GT60. Vespas’ only disappointment
The Toyota Land Cruisers of Mount Bromo
Michael Satterfield – 12/29/2022 It was a hot and humid morning in the small village of Cemoro Lawang, located at the base of Mt Bromo in eastern Java, Indonesia. The air was
Hiking Mount Bromo
by Michael Satterfield – Updated 12/20/2021 When most people think about traveling to Indonesia, the first thing that comes to mind is Bali. It is always at the top of must-visit destinations in
Destination: Ubud
By Michael Satterfield Ubud is a very special place, the cultural capital of Bali, the mountain Kingdom is surrounded by rice paddies, monkey-filled jungles, and Hindu temples. It has become one of
Destination: Gili Trawangan
by Michael Satterfield We all dream of that ideal vacation on an island with white sand and crystal blue water, tranquil, quiet, and away from the crowds. Only most of the time
The Best Noodles in Jakarta
by Michael Satterfield Mie Goreng is a staple in Indonesia and can be had for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The dish is simple and while most more mainstream restaurants have their own
Photo Essay: Indonesia
by Michael Satterfield Indonesia is one of the places I love to explore each island and the city has its own style, culture, and vibe. The more I explore, the more I
Shop Visit: RAUH-Welt Begriff Indonesia
by Michael Satterfield On my recent trip to Indonesia, I had the honor of meeting Michael Lesmana, the man behind RWB Indonesia and Terror Garage. When I contacted Michael about a shop
Road Trip Update II: East Java & Bali/Lombok
by Michael Satterfield So again sorry that I have not been updating too much, but wifi has been a little spotty at some of the locations we have been traveling. Our trip
Road trip update…
by Michael Satterfield Ok, so some of you might be wondering why there has not been a lot of new stories up on TheGentlemanRacer.com. Well, its because I am currently making
Cooking in Bali
by Michael Satterfield One of the best ways to understand a culture, in my opinion, is to embrace the food of the people, Indonesia is an amazing and exciting place made up
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