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.
The "Cheapest Camper Van on the Market" Is Chinese and Actually Packs an Amazing Punch
11 May 2024, 16:49 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Over the past couple of months, I've started asking myself how cheap a camper van can be. Well, in my search for the most affordable unit on the market, I've arrived in China. It's here that we meet the RVLife, a Class B RV that'...
These Polish-Born Camper Vans Are Perfect for the Modern Nomadic Couple in Every Way
10 May 2024, 15:05 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / It's nothing new that they do things a bit differently in Europe. With that in mind, I've decided to shed some much-deserved light on a crew dubbed Globe-Traveller. After this one, folks, some of us might be moving to Poland. The glori...
Mammoth's "Tall Boy" Trailer Is the Next Stage in America's Overlanding Family Fun Game
10 May 2024, 14:02 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Some travel trailers redefine what we're used to. That said, Mammoth Overland has just unveiled its TL model, codenamed Tall Boy; you can see why it's called that. It's time to dive into a different kind of travel trailer experience,...
Chewing Gum Emperor Tries Dumping His $25M Floating Haven Once Again: Here's a Peek Inside
10 May 2024, 11:48 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / If you haven't caught on by now, not all superyachts are created equally. That said, today, we'll be exploring a floating haven that was, and still might be, owned by none other than the chewing gum empire's own William Wrigley Jr., ...
These Motorhomes Amaze With Expanding One or Two-Story Living and Impeccable Interiors
10 May 2024, 10:51 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / It's called the Motorhome, and while it doesn't actually have a motor incorporated into its construction, this expandable travel trailer is more than worthy of the title "Home on Wheels." So, sell the house, buy a big rig tracto...
Let Your Kid Join the Adult's Table With This Electric and Off-Road ATV: Costs Just $600
8 May 2024, 17:08 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / I don't know about you, but the choices kids are faced with these days are just insane. I mean, if something like the Fury was around when I was growing up, I probably would have ended up working in an entirely different industry. For the n...
Boating Deal of the Month: This 81-Foot Ship Can Be Yours for Just $350K per Owner
7 May 2024, 17:25 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Let's face it. If you're like me, the chances of affording a yacht or superyacht in this lifetime may seem like nothing more than a dream. Luckily for you, I am a dreamer, and this next one is sure to surprise; the Living Life 3 may just ...
This British 1964 Double-Decker Bus With Bar and Restaurant Inside Sold for Nearly $200K
7 May 2024, 17:11 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Every once in a while, we encounter a project that is so wild that it just needs to be brought to light. That's precisely the case with Fort Brewery's double-decker party bus, a two-floor mobile restaurant with slideouts, pop-top roofs, a...
This "Questionable Surprise" Costs $2,500 and Wants To Be a Mini Cooper but Never Will
7 May 2024, 16:51 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / It's nothing new that China has a knack for copying just about everything under the shining sun. Oh, and when they do this, the machines they spit out end up being on a whole new level of cheap. Take, for instance, today's topic of discus...
Rekindle Your Childhood With This No Reserve 1970s Dune Cat Selling for Around $1,000
5 May 2024, 19:46 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / If you've ever been out in the desert with a couple of quads, side-by-sides, or ATCs, then you're aware of why I would mention a mound-crushing vehicle from as far back as the 1970s. Best of all, the Dunce Cat before us today is up for gr...
Innovan May Be Lost to Space and Time, but Its XS Truck Camper Will Live on Nearly Forever
5 May 2024, 17:01 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / It's not every day that we run into something special. Well, that's precisely the case with Innovan and their amazing slide-in truck camper, the Xpedition XS. Ready your gear and book some airline tickets because we're going to the l...
This Street-Legal Two-Seater Trike Is No Spyder, but It May Just Be the Deal of the Year
4 May 2024, 10:38 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Walking down the street, the moment most people see a Can-Am Spyder, we just can't help but stare a little. Well, this time around, we'll be taking a look at a trike that may just push the Spyder to the side, if only for some, especially ...
Dreams Do Come True! This Turkish Customs Garage Makes the Most Amazing Go-Kart Volkspods
4 May 2024, 10:23 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / About a week ago, I shed light on a rendering project that sought to inspire VW Beetle lovers worldwide. I'm talking about a project from Aldekas Studio from several years ago. However, the real world quickly caught on to the fact that somethi...
This All-in-One Electric Hydrofoil and Surfboard Is Amazing but Costs Nearly a Kidney
3 May 2024, 18:04 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / With summer just around the corner, I've decided to bring to light some of the toys that lie in wait. One of those toys is Scubajet's Hybridboard, an all-in-one water sports solution that lets you switch between a hydrofoil and an e-board...
This Heavy-Duty Australian Travel Trailer Hides a Flawless and Family-Oriented Interior
2 May 2024, 18:48 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / One of the wildest habitable places on our planet is the land down under, or Australia, for the rest of us. With that in mind, it makes a whole lot of sense to find some of the world's most capable and wild RVs and travel trailers roaming abou...
Scoop Up This Impenetrable and Amphibious Fortress With Wheels for $16K: Better Act Fast
2 May 2024, 18:21 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / It's nothing new to see wild and amazing vehicles up for auction on a daily basis. However, rarely do we find a wacky and hidden gem like this 2021 Zeal Motor Fat Truck 2.8C, an amphibious workhorse with abilities that go a bit ...
Mongoose and DSG Team Up To Supply America With Budget Entry-Level MTBs With a Kick
2 May 2024, 17:58 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / I'll be honest; growing up, some of my friends and I rode around on Mongoose bikes. I don't know; there was just something about riding a bike with the contorted mammal logo as we hauled it around the neighborhood. Well, Mongoose is st...
One of Our Favorite Superpowers Is Now a Real Possibility: Invisibility Shield 2.0
1 May 2024, 09:54 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / While this next one may not be as automotive-inclined as some of our readers may want, I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to bring to light a project that has surpassed its crowdfunding goal by nearly 2,000% and is growing by the day. I&#...
This Tiny Home Blows Up To Nearly Triple Its Size To Give Birth to a One-Level Mansion
30 Apr 2024, 16:33 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / Before the whole tiny home movement was even a thing, some crews were already designing and creating the next mobile living solution. One such project is TenFold's TF20, a massive expandable home that fits neatly in a cargo trailer and attache...
This Repurposed 747 Jumbo Jet Is a Hotel in Sweden and One Night Is Surprisingly Cheap
30 Apr 2024, 16:18 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / "So, there's this airport, right." "Right." "Well, there's an airplane in that airport, so nothing special so far. But what if I told you that this particular airplane, a 747 Jumbo Jet, is actually a hotel where y...