Cristian Curmei
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He was born in Romania, yet left at the age of six. Destination? U.S. of A. Grew up in Chi-town for the first two years of his life, followed by the remaining 14 years in Phoenix, Arizona. A history of musical and martial arts made him the ‘crazy’ human he is today. Majors in Chemistry and English ‘endowed’ him with with a joy for jumbling letters, sometimes making people laugh in the process. His true joy and ultimate goal.
His love of expression, in any form, has led to a large stack of notebooks on his coffee table. Some stories are about love. Some stories are about clarity. Some stories are about trials and tribulations. All of them are about what it means to be a human. Most recently you’ll even find stories about anything vehicles, transportation, and more.
Cruiser RV's Twilight Habitat Can House Your Traveling Extended Family for Around $35K
26 Apr 2024, 16:23 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / The hunt for the perfect travel trailer or RV seems to be a never-ending struggle. However, some manufacturers do come close, and one of those crews is Cruiser RV. The machine? The one and only Twilight, a family-loving lineup with a little bit of ...
This Sci-Fi-Inspired EV Boasts Eye-Catching Looks and Performance To Match 900 CC Bikes
26 Apr 2024, 11:23 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / If you search Google for the name "Real Motors," chances are it'll come up with nothing; just give it a few minutes to catch up. That's because Real Motors is a new kid on the electric motorcycle block, and their Ares ...
Tiffin's GH1 Takes a Sprinter and Transforms It Into the Perfect Off-Road Couple's Retreat
26 Apr 2024, 08:33 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Over the past couple of years, the mobile living world has begun to shift away from travel trailers and toward camper vans. With that in mind, we explore Tiffin Motorhomes' take on this growing RV style. Ladies and gents, Tiffin Motorhomes,...
Remembering Celebration Grill: The Stripped PW2000 Engine With Two Cooking Stations Inside
26 Apr 2024, 07:56 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / It can generate up to 43,734 lbs of thrust. It is suitable for and often seen strapped to the wings of a Boeing 757 and can operate for up to three hours continuously. I'm talking about the Pratt & Whitney PW2000 engine,&nbs...
The Mariska Is the Classic Yacht Deal of a Lifetime! Born in 1908 and Still Racing Strong
26 Apr 2024, 07:35 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Every once in a while, I encounter a marvel so amazing that I just can't help but bring it to light. That's precisely the case with the Mariska yacht. It's the amazing sailed marvel you see in the image gallery, but the really neat t...
Super Duty Hitch-Mounted Bike Racks Help Us Reach Those Wild Off-Road Trails We Seek
24 Apr 2024, 20:18 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / If you ride a bike or e-bike, then you know the pleasure of riding through some forgotten landscape. However, it's not easy getting there, and so, for those of us who regularly load up our bicycles or e-bikes into or onto our vehicles, 1UP USA...
The Year's Most Promising and Lightweight Family-Friendly Travel Trailer Is From England
24 Apr 2024, 20:02 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / As you know, I'm always on the lookout for the most affordable and amazing travel trailers and RVs the world has to offer. This time around, our journey takes us to the UK, where we meet a camper like very few others: the Discovery. The name s...
Diable Is $3.7M of Riva Yachting Excellence With a Perfect Exterior and Italian Interior
24 Apr 2024, 19:39 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / What makes a boat or yacht worth the money? It all depends on who you ask, but generally, whenever you look to buy a multi-million dollar floating dream, the criteria are rigorous, to say the least. That said, let's dive into the Diable to see...
Forget RVs and Travel Trailers: iKamper's DLX Proves Families Can Fit in a Rooftop Camper
23 Apr 2024, 18:47 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / While most people will swear up and down that an RV or travel trailer is the true way to explore outdoor living, not everyone has a fortune to spend on such machinery. For those of us who just want to transform our existing vehicle into a...
This Superyacht's Plain Exterior Hides a Luxurious Inside Worth $245K for a One-Week Stay
22 Apr 2024, 21:01 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Suppose you ever mention the name Feadship to someone who dabbles in the superyacht industry. In that case, chances are that they'll know exactly who you're talking about. If they don't, all you have to say is that Feadship caters to...
Salsa Cycles May Be Late to the E-Mtb Game, but Two-Wheeling Perfection Takes Time
22 Apr 2024, 20:47 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / It's no secret that e-bikes are here to stay, and while some notorious brands have already made the shift toward electrifying their lineup, some teams, like Salsa Cycles, have taken a long way home; they've just unveiled two fresh e-MTBs ...
5150 Race Trailers: Feast Your Eyes Upon Some of America's Wildest Custom Hauler Rigs
22 Apr 2024, 20:35 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / I recently covered an 18-wheeler project owned by none other than off-road racing machine Timmie Cameron and his team. When I did, I also beheld what can be considered one of America's most under-the-radar custom race hauler and coach manufact...
Check Out This "No Chrome" Race Rig and Its Double-Decker Trailer With Loft Living Space
21 Apr 2024, 18:05 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Some custom projects are so out there, so out of the ordinary, so wild, that we just can't resist bringing them to light. This is the exact case with the results before us today, this luscious and "no-chrome" Peterbilt and its toy-ha...
This Pop-Top Travel Trailer Is So Feature-Packed That It'll Have You Moving to Australia
21 Apr 2024, 16:49 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Some campers just hit differently than others, and one of those units is the Orca 15, a pop-top camper fit for outdoor-loving families and filled with features that are rarely found in travel trailers of this nature. Heck, this one even has a slide...
Super73 Aims for Title of "King of the E-Bikes" With 2024 Upgrades and Race-Inspired Looks
20 Apr 2024, 18:30 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Ever since the e-bike craze took off, one crew in particular has grown to be known the world over for its design and machines. That crew is Super73, and today, we dive deeper into its 2024 lineup of upgrades and models. Ladies and gentlemen, fea...
State Bicycle and Marley Family Drop Green-Infused Cycles and Gear To Commemorate the Man
20 Apr 2024, 15:28 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Legal or not, today's one of those days when people will set fire to the gigglebush like there's no tomorrow and where reggae or other chill-infused melodies are blaring through sound systems. Well, the cycling industry is also celebra...
Camp N Car Does It All: Conversion Kits and Bespoke Works for Vehicle-Loving Nomads
18 Apr 2024, 20:28 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / In recent years, there has been a massive push toward mobile living. The downside is that countless RVs and travel trailers cost well into the tens of thousands of dollars, and most of us just don't have that kind of cash. What if there was a ...
Winnebago's Family-Ready Minnie Winnie Has Over 50 Years of On-Road American Living Inside
18 Apr 2024, 19:04 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Suppose you grew up during the 70s and onward. In that case, you're very well aware of one of Winnebago's most coveted RV, their Minnie Winnie. If you know what I'm talking about, then you also know that it's the RV often spotte...
Thor's Talavera Camper Van Is AWD Ford Fun With a Luxury Airliner Interior Fit for Couples
17 Apr 2024, 09:55 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / I recently received an e-mail from my correspondence at Thor Motor Coach telling me all about one of their most awaited machines, the Talavera. In short, it's a campervan sitting on a Ford Transit Trail chassis built by one of the world's...
Trek's District 4 Equipped Is the All-Round Bike You Never Knew You Wanted or Needed
17 Apr 2024, 09:32 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / It's difficult to create a bicycle that strikes the perfect balance between capability and price. Well, this time around, we'll be exploring Trek's District 4 Equipped, a nimble urban machine designed to be your go-to vehicle if you&...