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.
Elite Club Commodore Parting With a Rare Classic on Which He Spent Two Months in Isolation
17 May 2022, 23:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A beautiful, well-maintained classic Dutch yacht that’s more than 50-years-old just hit the market. It traveled the world, undergone extensive refits, and was the only home and office of its owner for more than two months when the pandemic br...
Sanctioned Lukoil Boss Outsmarts Authorities, His Second Superyacht Headed Back Home
17 May 2022, 02:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Vagit Alekperov was one of the most well-known names added to the UK sanctions list. Not only is he the president of the Russian oil giant Lukoil, but he also happened to be one of the owners of Heesen Yachts, one of the most prestigious luxury yac...
Controversial Millionaire’s Superyacht Flaunts Custom-Made Swarovski Crystal Decorations
17 May 2022, 00:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / All superyachts are spectacular because of their luxury, but this Italian beast stands out due to the high contrast between its aggressive, sporty allure and the ultra-lavish interiors. With the masculine look and fierce performance of a sports yac...
Laser Kiwi Tiny Home Brings Out the Magic of Simplicity With Its Tasteful Design
17 May 2022, 00:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It's no surprise that Build Tiny is one of the most beloved tiny house builders in New Zealand – each model it brings to life is perfectly tailored to the preferences and needs of the future owners and, therefore, unique. Their latest cu...
Boeing’s Globemaster Is Still the Best Heavy-Lift Aircraft, Takes RAF Troops at 18,000 Ft.
16 May 2022, 05:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Before paratroopers can kick off their missions, the Royal Air Force’s Pathfinders have to jump first, detecting enemy positions and establishing the best drop zones. This is what they did recently, during the Swift Response exercise in North...
Domus Emerges as a Lavish Self-Sufficient Yacht With Outstanding Luxuries
16 May 2022, 04:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The wave of zero-emissions yachts that only use clean energy to operate and are almost self-sufficient is getting bigger every day. The most innovative concepts manage to merge eco-friendly technologies with the type of opulent amenities that would...
Raytheon Is Betting on Quarterhorse, the 4,000 MPH Autonomous Aircraft of the Future
16 May 2022, 03:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Towards the end of last year, a Georgia-based aerospace start-up unveiled the full-scale prototype of a futuristic aircraft that’s competing for the title of world’s fastest air vehicle. After getting the attention of the U.S. Air Force...
Stunning Performance Yacht Built in Maine Was a 94-Year-Old Millionaire’s Final Project
16 May 2022, 02:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Only those who truly love cars, airplanes, boats, or all of them, can understand a millionaire’s desire to build a brand-new custom yacht at 94. He got to pour his passion into it and enjoy it for a few years before it would go on to become a...
Century-Old Train Car-Limo Hybrid Becomes a Quirky Tiny Home
16 May 2022, 01:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We’ve seen a lot of unusual tiny homes over time, from skoolies to shipping containers, but this quirky red house beats them all. It’s not only been around for a hundred years, but it’s an unexpected hybrid between a railroad cabo...
One of the World’s Largest Luxury Explorers Ends up Being Seized in Germany
16 May 2022, 01:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A few years ago, the mammoth Luna was being seized in Dubai as part of a highly-publicized divorce, considered the biggest financial fight in London courts. This Russian billionaire didn’t lose his superyacht to his ex-wife after all but ende...
Toyota-Powered Hydrogen Boat Exceeds the Highest Expectations With an Insane Range
13 May 2022, 05:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Chase Zero is not only turning heads but leaving everyone in awe with its incredible speed and range. The first hydrogen foiling chase boat that will take part in America’s Cup has blown everybody away with its performance during sea trials. ...
Daimler Trucks and Cummins Are Working on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks for North America
13 May 2022, 04:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Two big names in the trucking world are joining forces with a power systems expert to bring hydrogen fuel cell trucks to North America. Freightliner Cascadia trucks equipped with Cummins hydrogen fuel cell powertrains are gearing up to prove that t...
DHL to Operate 44 Volvo Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks in Europe
13 May 2022, 04:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / More than 40 brand-new Volvo electric trucks will be roaming the streets of Europe, delivering packages. A new era of emissions-free deliveries is dawning, and DHL has proved to be an active pioneer. Two years ago, a Volvo truck was the first fu...
Shipping Millionaire’s Award-Winning Superyacht Is All About Italian Sophistication
13 May 2022, 03:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Far from the eccentricities and flashy opulence of much larger superyachts, Aslec 4 proves that discrete refinement and acclaimed craftsmanship are the true marks of luxury. A boat connoisseur and a shipping magnate, this millionaire proved there&r...
Stargazers’ Retreat Tiny Home Boasts Two Skylights, Better Than Glamping
13 May 2022, 02:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Tiny houses are increasingly popular not just as family homes but also as vacation options. What better way to enjoy a closer connection to nature while also experiencing what it’s like to live in an unconventional, smaller space? Summer i...
Russian Bank Magnate’s Limited-Edition Superyacht Is Hiding in Plain Sight
13 May 2022, 01:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The “hunt” for Russian-owned oligarchs revealed some surprises about the ownership of pleasure crafts that have been mostly secretive until now. But some of them are hiding in plain sight. Sea Rhapsody is a well-known luxury charter yac...
The Most Popular Rolls-Royce Engines Officially Compatible With Sustainable Fuels
12 May 2022, 05:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Rolls-Royce achieved the goal of demonstrating that its most popular in-production engines, the mtu Series 1600 and Series 4000, can be used safely and efficiently with a variety of sustainable fuels. In 2020, the mtu Series 4000 was hitting a ...
A “Magical” Californian Motor to Power the CityAirbus Ultra-Silent Air Taxi
12 May 2022, 04:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Airbus is one of the biggest names in the European aerospace industry that are working on eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) concepts. It recently announced that the CityAirbus NextGen air taxi is gearing up for flight tests in Germany ...
Poker King’s Former Luxury Toy Is a Limited-Edition Beauty for Millionaire Adventurers
12 May 2022, 03:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Some luxury yachts are a rare sight for the public, as their owners keep them for private vacations only. Luckily, there are also plenty of superyachts that can be enjoyed temporarily, at least by those who can spend hundreds of thousands of dollar...
A Luxurious Bathroom Takes Up 30 Percent of This Bright and Airy Tiny Home
12 May 2022, 02:38 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The versatility of tiny homes is unmatched by any other type of dwelling. From rustic and off-grid to ultra-modern and sophisticated, these mobile homes prove that anything is possible with great design. The idea of a dream home can mean a comforta...