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.
"Absolutely Stunning" TTE Travel Trailer Has Been Found: I Love This Under-the-Radar Gem!
24 Jun 2024, 19:03 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / "Absolutely Stunning!" is the phrase I uttered upon seeing the Terra Trek TTE for the very first time. It's that sharp, equipped, and downright mean machine you see in the gallery. Time to explore the one and only camper from Austral...
Total Customization Is the Name of the Game: Renegade Classic Is the American Family's RV
24 Jun 2024, 18:50 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / It's easy to wrap your mind around the idea that what you're looking at is on a whole different level; you just listen to your feelings. That said, when I first saw the Renegade Classic, I knew I was looking at a different kind of beast. ...
Cruiser Class C Motorhome Is a Massive Ford E-450 Ready To Handle All Your Family Needs
23 Jun 2024, 14:42 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / There are countless RV and motorhome manufacturers in this world, and quite a few of them are from right here in our own backyard. So many that some fly under the radar. This is the case with Phoenix USA RV, a crew from out in Elkhart, Indiana, a s...
This Colorful Superyacht May Be the Cheapest and Most Stunning Charter You Can Enjoy
23 Jun 2024, 14:31 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Summer is here for most parts of the world, so why not treat yourself to a different kind of vacation this year? Take the Quantum as the perfect example of a trip that's bound to leave a mark. Oh, and you'll only need to dish out around $...
Pilote's X-Edition Camper Van Shows Us That You Don't Need a Lot for a Complete Solution
23 Jun 2024, 14:18 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / If we consider the plethora of camper van manufacturers out there and the number of new units that hit the market each day, it's no wonder most of us have a hard time figuring out what's right for them. Well, it's French motorhome br...
T1 May Take This Year's Title of Best All-Around E-Bike With Its All-Road Design and Speed
22 Jun 2024, 19:44 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Anytime I encounter an e-bike that costs less than $2,000 and promises one heck of a ride, I like to bring it to light. This is the precise case with Velotric's T1 e-bike, an all-road machine capable of handling a bit more than just taking you...
Wild Monkey Teardrop Campers Still Reign Supreme but Are Off-Limits to Most of the World
22 Jun 2024, 19:38 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / A couple of years ago, I stumbled upon a teardrop camper manufacturer that simply blew me away with their level of attention. That crew is none other than Wild Monkey Campers, and now, we check back in with this crew to see how things have develope...
Newmar's 2025 Canyon Star Is a Bag Full of Tricks That Adventurous Families Will Love
22 Jun 2024, 19:29 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / There are countless Class A motorhome manufacturers out there, but one team, Newmar Corp, has unveiled its 2025 lineup of diesel RVs, and the Canyon Star, the least expensive of the class, has some tricks up its sleeve that very few wheeled homes s...
DJI Breaks Into Portable Energy With the Power 1000 and Power 500 Battery Banks
22 Jun 2024, 19:21 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Over the years, we've come to know DJI as the sort of brand responsible for cameras, drones, microphones, and a few others. However, DJI recently unveiled a new solution: power banks. That's right, folks, DJI, the one and the same res...
Carpe Diem Hands Over Its Feature-Filled Decks to Those With $95K for a One-Week Stay
22 Jun 2024, 19:12 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / With summer here for most of the world, I thought it might be a neat idea to bring to light a neat little vacation that you and eight other family members and friends can partake in. Sure, it's a superyacht charter, but the neat thing about it...
Yacht Deal of the Month: Braveheart 2 Is Looking for a New Home and Selling for Under $1M
21 Jun 2024, 18:52 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Since I started writing for autoevolution, I realized something: most people would love to have their way on a boat or superyacht, but rarely, if ever, does the average Joe like me have what it takes to afford such a machine or experience. In that ...
AeonRV Unveils Updated and Electric Rev2, and It's Better Than Ever Before: Ford Is King
21 Jun 2024, 18:26 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / For the past couple of years, the off-grid industry has been graced by a team dubbed AeonRV. Well, the time has come for them to unveil their updated and fine-tuned vehicle, the Rev2. If you’ve been looking to change up the way you live, this...
Cotic's Escapade Is an All-Road Bicycle Made of Timeless Steel With an Attractive Price
21 Jun 2024, 18:06 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / With technology moving forward as fast as it does, we’re starting to see new-found interest in crafting bicycles out of nothing more than good old and timeless steel. This is precisely the case with Cotic’s newest generation Escapade, a...
Thunder Series Is a Family-Ready Pop-Top Travel Trailer Aimed at Conquering Australia
21 Jun 2024, 17:49 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / By now, most of the world has figured out that Australia is responsible for some of the most capable off-road and off-grid campers. Well, this time around, we'll be living out of the pop-top Thunder Series. Grab your 4x4, and let's hit th...
Optimism Is Hot and Will Give You a Taste of the Finer Things in Life for $180K a Week
18 Jun 2024, 17:22 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Life is short, and in the spirit of enjoying the finer things it has to offer, I've decided to bring to light what could be your "once-in-a-lifetime" trip. Oh, and it's all going to happen aboard the Optimism superyacht. Folk...
If DRV's Full House Is Good Enough for Hollywood's Finest, It's Good Enough for Everyone
18 Jun 2024, 17:12 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Last year, I discovered an American RV manufacturer that’s on a completely different level than most. I’m talking about DRV Suites and their downright luxurious Full House lineup of toy haulers. Break open that deposit box as this one&r...
Podbike Promises the Future of Urban Mobility but Has a Queue Longer Than a G-Wagon
17 Jun 2024, 19:12 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / I'll be honest; people don't like it when you mess with their web of whatever they have in mind, and in the past when I've exposed manufacturers or put them in a certain light, I've actually gotten heat from them. Well, let'...
Checking Out Germany's Renowned Darc Mono Expedition Camper and Why It's One of the Best
17 Jun 2024, 18:52 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / The world is full of amazing and over-achieving vehicles designed for the toughest and most enduring explorers. With that in mind, we'll be taking a closer look at the world-renowned Darc Mono, a bespoke expedition vehicle on which you can dep...
The 2025 King Aire Is the Proper and American Way To Celebrate Your Millionaire Lifestyle
16 Jun 2024, 19:33 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / If there's one luxury motorhome manufacturer that America can be proud of, it's Newmar. Well, this time around, we dive deeper into their newly unveiled 2025 King Aire, a luxury motorhome priced starting at a tad over $1.6M. Let's se...
This Electric Scooter Can Tackle Off-Road Terrain With Two Motors and AWD, Costs $3,300
16 Jun 2024, 19:05 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / As technology advances, we're starting to see wilder and wilder machines. Take the Timberwolf AWD electric scooter as the perfect example of this. Grab your helmets, and let's dive into the unexpected and crazy modern world of urban mobil...