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.
Evo V8 Is One of This Year's Most Sought-After Millionaire Toys: Hides a Neat Surprise
19 Jan 2024, 11:17 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / With the level of variety the yachting industry brings to the table, it's hard to pinpoint exactly what the future owner is looking for. However, one crew, Evo Yachts, has designed the V8, a yacht that envelopes lucky buyers with spacious outd...
Catch a Sneak Peek at Winnebago's Upcoming 24T Floorplan for the Class C Navion and View
18 Jan 2024, 20:41 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Nearly everyone in the world has heard the name Winnebago. Well, this timeless brand is still hard at work, maintaining its spot at the top by continuously cranking out new RV and camper models. In this spirit, we'll be taking a sneak peek at ...
Newmar's 2024 King Aire Is Over $1.6M of Motorhome Awesomeness! Top-Shelf Living
18 Jan 2024, 10:55 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Have you ever wondered what a $1.6M motorhome looks like? If you have, then you're in luck. Today, we'll dive deeper into Newmar Corp's most extravagant unit, the 2024 King Aire, a "masterpiece" of year-round on-road living...
Having Trouble Parking Your Car? Yeefung's Laser-Guided AGVs Will Do It for You
18 Jan 2024, 10:38 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Let's face it: not every driver in the world is gifted with the ability to park the very car they own. I know; it's weird, but it's a harsh truth. Furthermore, some city streets make it nearly impossible to squeeze into tight spots. ...
Brains Over Brawn? Bicycle Drivetrains Could Be More Efficient but Never Will Be
16 Jan 2024, 20:16 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / I'm no engineer, but I do happen to ride a bicycle nearly every day, and upon discovering this video on YouTube, I understood that there's a massive problem with the way our timeless two-wheelers are designed. If you've ever ridde...
Aluna 87 Will Be This Year's Most Groundbreaking Crossover Superyacht: It Costs Only $5.2M
16 Jan 2024, 16:00 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / If you haven't realized it by now, just about everything we see around us started out as nothing more than a concept. Well, the same is true for the Aluna 87 dream, the superyacht before us today. Best of all, this one's ready to be built...
Cannondale's Moterra Neo E-Bike SUV Is an Urban Frankenstein With a Can-Do Attitude
16 Jan 2024, 11:36 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / As we move forward in time and space, technology seems to be right there beside us, in the process, giving birth to machines like the Cannondale's Moterra Neo EQ e-bike. You better grab a helmet for this one, as it's going to be a wild ri...
Trek's Budget FX Sport 4 Sets the Bar High for Urban Cycles With a Do-It-All Carbon Frame
15 Jan 2024, 07:00 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Just how little can a carbon fiber bicycle cost us? This is the question Trek's latest FX Sport 4 is answering. Oh, and just to cut to the case here, $1,800 is all you need to get your hands on this luscious hunk of composite. Yes, $1,800 (...
Hillstrike's Snowtrike Is Utter Perfection and Unchanged for Years: Grab Some Air
14 Jan 2024, 20:04 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / The moment winter rolls around, most cyclists are typically left with nothing more than indoor trainers or forced to switch to other often awkward winter sports. Well, Hillstrike may be just the answer you've been looking for. Actually, you do...
The 2024 THD 925: Believe It or Not, Brazil Is Responsible for This Floating Gem
13 Jan 2024, 15:42 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / I often find myself wondering what I would do with all my money if I were some millionaire or billionaire, in particular, if I had $12.4M. If that's ever the case, one machine I could get my hands on is the 2024 MCP THD 925, a floating luxury ...
The Wanderer: Australia Offers the Wildest and Most Intimate Camper Experience in a Hilux
13 Jan 2024, 15:11 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Over the years, Australia has reigned supreme in the RV game. They did this by crafting insanely capable machines with which to explore a country where nearly everything is deadly. Well, in the hunt for the perfect off-grid experience, Red Sands Ca...
Bean Trailer Has Its Sights Set on Overlanding Domination: The Squared Prototype Aims High
13 Jan 2024, 11:30 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Recent years have seen a surge in overlanding and off-road capable campers. Well, one team that's looking to hit the market with their own idea of a rugged and off-grid-worthy machine is Bean Trailer, and this time around, we explore their pro...
The Mars Rover of Motorhomes: Discovery Flagship Proves Australia Is Still the Best in RVs
11 Jan 2024, 15:22 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / By now, most of the world has picked up on the fact that Australia is on a whole different level when it comes to on-road living. It may have a whole lot to do with the fact that the landscape is so dang treacherous. Well, buckle up for his next on...
This Exquisite Speed Boat Is About To Wow the World, and We Still Don't Know Its Cost
11 Jan 2024, 14:00 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Most, if not all, of the superyachts and sports boats we see zipping across international waters started out as nothing more than a concept. That's precisely the case when talking about the Gladiator 961 Speed, and since Canados is the crew be...
Trek's Gen 3 Marlin 6 Could Be the Top Low-Budget Hardtail MTB of the Year
10 Jan 2024, 18:52 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Sure, an MTB that'll cost you an arm and a leg is nice and all, but the reality is that most of us average humans will never use such a machine to its fullest capacity. Cue Trek's Marlin 6, the Gen 3 version, their freshest one yet. Best ...
Spend $11M To Own This Italian Outdoor-Loving Yacht and Wow All Your Friends
10 Jan 2024, 15:00 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Personally, I see countless yachts and ships flow across my screen. So when I stumble across something that breaks the proverbial mold, I just can't wait to tell you all about it. This is the case with the Zout, a Maiora 30 Convertible superya...
This American Time Capsule Belonged to Some of the Nation's Richest: It's Up for Sale!
9 Jan 2024, 16:00 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / The year is 1929, and set to sail the open seas is a hunk of floating wood dubbed the Sobre Las Olas. Well, nearly a decade later, this machine has been a haven to some of America's richest people, including oil tycoon Jean Paul Getty Sr and W...
The Bean Stock 2.0 Teardrop Camper Replaces Its Kin: Off-Road Adventures Start at $16K
9 Jan 2024, 15:18 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Because of the ability to be able to sleep wherever and whenever you want, campers have been growing in popularity, and one of the most sought-after is the teardrop, typically because it offers all the basics we need at some rather affordable price...
Cannondale's Freshest Carbon Fiber E-Bikes for the Masses Aren't Cheap: Are They Overkill?
9 Jan 2024, 14:43 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Since 1971, the world has known Cannondale as one of the teams leading the way with cycling technology. That's still true, and recently, this timeless brand unveiled two city-going e-bikes crafted from carbon fiber. Are they overkill? Let'...
Boat Deal of the Month: Get Your Hands on This Flawless Princess R35 for Less Than $650K
8 Jan 2024, 20:04 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / If you ask someone you know if they'd like to own a boat or yacht someday, chances are you'll get a solid "Yes!" The catch here is that they're often mind-bogglingly expensive. Well, in the spirit of getting our hands on th...