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.
This Fiberglass Camper Could've Been This Generation's Gem but Disappeared Without a Trace
29 Jan 2024, 11:17 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / As I was exploring all sorts of machines used for on-road living, I ran across a rather catchy design and concept that seems to have stopped at just one unit. However, if it's built the way I think, it's certainly hanging around in some g...
A Teardrop for Extended Families Is Possible and Won't Cost an Arm and a Leg To Own
28 Jan 2024, 10:00 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Most people know and use the teardrop camper as nothing more than the perfect way to take wild and intimate trips with your significant other or a couple's camper if you will. Well, Bend Teardrop has a little something else in its lineup: an e...
This LEGO Ideas Concept Aims To Bring the Famed Thalys Train to Our Homes: It's Spot On
27 Jan 2024, 21:46 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / I love a solid LEGO set, so upon seeing the Thalys project on LEGO Ideas, I couldn't resist marveling at it for a bit before finally deciding that you, too, should know of its potential existence. I say "potential existence" becau...
Giant's Sculpted and Tuned XTC SLR Is a Budget-Friendly Tool That Can Bring Home Gold
27 Jan 2024, 19:22 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Let's be frank; most of us average humans don't need to spend thousands of dollars on a bicycle only to never use it to its fullest potential. For people like us, Giant's XTC SLR 29 2 could be just the kind of bicycle we need. Fol...
Australia Is Home to an "Indestructible" Teardrop Camper!? Check Out the Fiberglass Brumby
27 Jan 2024, 11:00 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / It's obvious that a couple of nations throughout the world are lovers of amazing and nearly indestructible campers. One such place is Australia, and this time around, we're diving deeper into one of their hidden gems, Cruizy Campers and t...
This LEGO Ideas Camper Project Is So Good You Could Build a Real One From the Blueprints
26 Jan 2024, 20:20 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / While I was out there looking for amazing campers to show to the world, I ran across a project that is no less deserving of attention than any other mobile habitat or RV: the rather "puzzling" Ideal Family Caravan. Oh, and if it's no...
Hiker Trailers Demolishes the Competition With the Mid Range XL: Off-Roading for Just $10K
26 Jan 2024, 09:12 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / The idea of heading into the wild with a camper hitched behind your vehicle is something nearly everyone wants, but costs often stand in the way. Well, Colorado's Hiker Trailer is changing that notion. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the Mid ...
If You and Seven Friends Each Drop $350K on the Caprice, This Timeless Beauty Can Be Yours
26 Jan 2024, 06:00 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / In today's modern world, it can be rather difficult to find that classic millionaire styling that we've seen in movies growing up. Well, it seems that I've come across just that, and the Caprice superyacht is the beast to have it all...
Yooatom's Origin 800 Brings Mobile "Hive Mind" Charging to Indoor and Outdoor Lovers Alike
25 Jan 2024, 16:28 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / As technology advances, so do our lives, and one industry heavily affected by advancements is the RV and camping industry, which is just my cup of tea. Well, one piece of tech worthy of our attention is the "towering" Origin 800 from Yooa...
Aandeel Is the Carbon Fiber Dream You've Been Waiting For: Scoop This Sloop for $750K!
25 Jan 2024, 12:00 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / As I was growing up, the notion that I would own a massive boat with which to sail the seven seas seemed to be out of touch. As an adult, I see that this is not the case. Folks, the ravishing creature before you is dubbed the Aandeel, and before...
This Cargo Snow Sled Can Replace All the Hounds and Handle Countless Winter Activities
24 Jan 2024, 19:11 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / What the heck is a Snowdog? If you're thinking of snow-covered corndogs, what can I say? Wrong answer. This is autoevolution we're talking about, and food isn't really our cup of tea; we're into wild, utilitarian, and motorized ...
2026, Here We Come! Bilgin's 282 Concept Is Ready To Tear Apart the Open Seas
24 Jan 2024, 18:33 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Yes, most superyachts and other floating dreams start off as nothing more than a concept. Well, this time around, that concept is the Bilgin 282, a behemoth of the seas that aims to be the new standard for billionaire luxury. Folks, the name Bil...
This LEGO Ideas Project Aims To Bring Back a Childhood Classic: The MKII Chopper
24 Jan 2024, 09:32 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / During the 70s, bicycle tech was really starting to take off, and one internationally acclaimed brand of that time was and continues to be Raleigh. They rose to power by offering the average Joe accessible bicycles that could handle the abuse every...
On the Edge of Your Seat: How This Bicycle Saddle Is Looking To Revolutionize Cycling
23 Jan 2024, 16:38 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / If you're into cycling, I'm sure you have that one friend who never joins your rides because "the seat hurts my jewels!" Well, in the spirit of creating a more comfortable and, most importantly, healthy riding experience, we hav...
Moots Ends an Age-Old Curse With Their Vamoots 33: Titanium Fun for Less Than Ever Before
23 Jan 2024, 14:40 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Listen, if you're going to go out there and spend thousands of dollars on a bicycle, why not make sure that what you're buying is going to last a lifetime? In the spirit of finding the indestructible bicycle, I've arrived once again ...
Vanpowers Readies Their All-Season Weapon: GrandTeton Shows Off Its Fangs at CES 2024
22 Jan 2024, 21:00 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / If you're into riding bikes, then you're aware that striking the perfect balance between cost and capability is one hell of a challenge. Well, in the search for the perfect machine, this year's CES saw the unveiling of Vanpowers'...
Winnebago's Inspire May Be the Industry's Cheapest Class A RV: Hides a Heartwarming Trick
22 Jan 2024, 18:29 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / The RV industry is a massive one, and often, for interested buyers, it can be overwhelming to find the right machine for you. Well, this time around, I've chosen to shed light upon one of Winnebago's mid-level and diesel-driven motorhomes...
Vanpowers Continues Their E-Bike Domination With the New UrbanCross: An Any-Road Machine
22 Jan 2024, 18:17 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / These days, almost everybody wants an e-bike. However, with the prices some go for, it makes you doubt if it's what you want. Well, one of my favorite budget-friendly e-bike manufacturers is at it again, this time unveiling a do-it-all machine...
Winnebago Chases Off-Road and Off-Grid Living Dream With New AWD Ekko Sprinter
20 Jan 2024, 14:09 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / If you've been following autoevolution over the past few days, you may have noticed the name Winnebago popping up quite a bit. That's because they're on a roll, unveiling their biggest, cheapest, and best RVs for the new year. Well, ...
Winnebago's Newest Family-Friendly Travel Trailer Lineup Could Be This Year's Best
19 Jan 2024, 21:30 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Whenever a brand like Winnebago hits the market with another on-road living machine, it typically pays to listen up. Well, this next one might be their greatest and most affordable travel trailer yet. Time to check out the M-Series and all it has t...