Otilia Drăgan
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A master’s in International Relations, as well as working in online media for more than five years, have given her a deeper perspective on how people everywhere can inspire each other.
Homes on wheels, aircraft or boats, these fresh, sometimes quirky, ideas from all over the world are worth sharing.
This Simple and Elegant Glamping Pod Redefines Contemporary Minimalism
20 Jul 2024, 01:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most elegant and modern glamping pod designs comes from an Aussie builder who has successfully created multiple Airbnb locations across Australia, in addition to unique, custom tiny homes for individual owners. As its name suggests, the ...
The Jemimah Is a Luxurious Mobile Sanctuary That Fully Embraces the Outdoors
19 Jul 2024, 23:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Step inside one of the most stunning homes on wheels designed to maximize the outdoor experience in every way possible. The fabulous Jemimah tiny house opens to its natural surroundings on three sides, seamlessly expanding its living spaces out in ...
This Modern Two-Bedroom Tiny Home Hides One of the Finest Kitchen Designs
18 Jul 2024, 15:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The elegant loft configuration with two interconnected bedrooms would be enough for The Traveller's tiny home to grab attention, but that's not even its most impressive feature. This spacious and wonderfully luminous abode reveals a beaut...
Dual-Loft Tiny Home Skillfully Blends High Functionality With Modern Aesthetics
18 Jul 2024, 10:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It's easy to see why the oversized version of this dual-loft house on wheels is one of the most popular designs at Living Tiny Tasmania: it boasts the ideal spaciousness for a couple, as well as the flexibility that would best suit an active, ...
Clever Features Turn This Ultra-Compact Tiny Home Into the Perfect Weekender
17 Jul 2024, 11:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Meet Derby, an adorable home on wheels that combines a compact, lightweight frame with modern amenities for comfortable living year-round. Don't be fooled by its apparent simplicity. This 15.7-foot tiny home features a few clever tricks that i...
This Versatile Tiny Home Offers Superior Livability in Less Than 16 Feet
17 Jul 2024, 09:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Forget rustic wooden cabins: there's a new way to enjoy living and even working close to nature and ready to change locations whenever needed. The Compact Tiny model from this Australian brand is modern enough to proudly stand next to a contem...
This Spectacular 3D-printed Zero-Emission Superyacht Is Waiting for a Visionary Owner
15 Jul 2024, 14:55 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A visionary owner with deep pockets or a top-level shipyard could make this extremely bold and fascinating concept superyacht come to life. Despite its name, Project Pegasus has what it takes to become someone's real pleasure craft and pave th...
America’s First Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Ferry Hides Another Exclusivity
15 Jul 2024, 12:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The month of July 2024 will become an important milestone in the history of US maritime transportation. In just a few days, the first hydrogen-powered ferry developed and built in America will welcome its first passengers. The Sea Change ferry c...
Archer Joins Forces With California’s Biggest Air Carrier
15 Jul 2024, 09:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Folks in California can look forward to much shorter airport trips that will also lower the environmental footprint. It's all thanks to the latest collaboration between Archer, maker of the Midnight eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing...
World’s Second and Upgraded Dual-Gas Fast Ferry Enters Service
15 Jul 2024, 08:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Margarita Salas is now officially in business – the highly-anticipated dual-gas fast ferry that is even better than its pioneering predecessor, Eleanor Roosevelt, has successfully kicked off its daily trips between Barcelona, Mallorca, and Me...
Brand-New Tiny Home 'Hytta' Is Wonderfully Dreamy and Space-Efficient
13 Jul 2024, 23:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Meet the new Hytta, a gorgeous custom-built tiny house that blends remarkable functionality with elegant attention to detail in less than 20 feet. This French tiny home might be small, but it manages to incorporate a dedicated home office area, a s...
Australia Takes Another Step Toward the Development of an Air Taxi Infrastructure
12 Jul 2024, 10:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It's a slow process, but authorities are starting to send positive signals to the AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) industry. The latest achievement is the Advanced Air Mobility Action Plan that was recently released for the state of Victoria. This ...
Fully Rebuilt Classic Yacht Finds New Owner Only After Massive Price Cut
12 Jul 2024, 09:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Not many boating enthusiasts with a couple of million dollars to spare would be willing to throw them at an apparently modest motor yacht from the late '70s, but the few who do are in it for more than just the purely commercial value. Thea may...
Hydrogen Fuel Milestone for the World’s Longest-Range Air Taxi
12 Jul 2024, 06:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A few years from now, people in Australia will have access to zero-emission aircraft-based services, from air taxi travel to aeromedical and firefighting. AMSL Aero has not only developed what it's considered to be the first eVTOL (electric ve...
82-Year-Old Classic Sailing Yacht With a Rich History Fetches More Than $500K
12 Jul 2024, 05:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you've ever dream about real-life pirate ships from a bygone era, this one comes pretty close. It wasn't actually sailed by pirates, but it boasts the majestic silhouette and unique ornamental details of a classic era that seems to awa...
A Clever Layout Makes This Two-Bedroom Tiny Home Extra Flexible and Cozy
11 Jul 2024, 03:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This adorable dual-loft home on wheels built in Australia proves that you can enjoy the freshness and versatility of a contemporary layout without sacrificing the timeless charm and coziness of a more traditional design. Just three to four hour...
The $138K Vargas Is One of the Most Elegant Custom Tiny Homes of 2024
11 Jul 2024, 00:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If, like us, you consider indulgent comfort to be the ultimate luxury, then you'll also agree that the Vargas tiny house exudes luxury through every pore; yet, there's more – the perfect craftsmanship and exquisite details that defi...
New Green Shipping Project in Norway Focuses on Infrastructure
8 Jul 2024, 10:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Norway is one of the world's pioneers when it comes to a wide range of green solutions for maritime transportation. One of the latest projects is a smaller, local initiative funded by Bergen Municipality, with a focus on infrastructure. Ber...
Beautifully Refitted American Classic Yacht 'Cupcake' Sold for a Sweet Price
8 Jul 2024, 09:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While it's always thrilling to see new yacht models flaunting their eye-catching features at top industry events, it's even more exciting to see American classics getting the chance at a second life. Like others across the globe, the US s...
Gorgeous Italian Superyacht Silver Fox Fetches More Than $25 Million
30 Jun 2024, 13:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Someone was willing to pay more than $25 million for a six-year-old luxury yacht, but it makes sense. This stunning luxury toy with sharp, masculine lines combines the world-famous Italian DNA of Baglietto with a sumptuous configuration designed to...