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.
Skylark Redefines Luxury Off-Grid Living, Comes With an Unexpected Outdoor Bathtub
3 May 2022, 02:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Glamping became the symbol of a contemporary trend that mixed two concepts that seem to be contradictory, off-grid travel and luxury. Tiny homes have also picked up on that trend, combining an ultra-modern interior boasting premium amenities with t...
Russian Billionaire’s Mammoth Italian Superyacht With Six Pools Is Somehow Invisible
3 May 2022, 01:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s only been a couple of months since the first sanctions against Russian oligarchs were officially announced, but time has shown that it’s not as easy to seize their assets as it seemed. When it comes to their superyachts, which also...
The UK Switched on Its First Marine Charging Stations for Electric Vessels
2 May 2022, 05:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Just as the large-scale use of electric vehicles is directly linked to the development of charging station networks, the possibility of having more electric vessels of any type on the water depends, among other factors, on the ability to provide ad...
Walmart Heiress’ Yacht Is Outrageously Luxurious, Boasts a 36.7 Ft. Waterfall Chandelier
2 May 2022, 04:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What would you be willing to do in order to afford spending some time on board one of the most spectacular superyachts in the U.S.? A single week on board Aquila costs more than an entire brand-new luxury superyacht. But you’ll feel like one ...
Lufthansa Unveils the New A350 Munich With a Private Jet-Like Interior
2 May 2022, 04:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As airlines are recovering from the effects of a two-year pandemic, they’re also getting back on track when it comes to fleet modernization and improving the flight experience for passengers. Lufthansa isn’t wasting any time – its...
This Spanish Modular Tiny Home on Wheels Reveals an Ultra-Modern Interior
2 May 2022, 02:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It seems that most of today’s people long for more freedom and a stronger connection to nature, whether it is through off-grid traveling or living in mobile dwellings. But while some go for a rustic look inspired by traditional farmhouses, ot...
Forget Torpedoes, Enemy Warships’ Newest Nightmare Is an Air-Dropped Smart Bomb
2 May 2022, 02:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A few days ago, U.S. military officials and their industry partners watched a surface vessel get destroyed in the Gulf of Mexico, not by a classic torpedo launched by a submarine, but by a new-generation bomb dropped from the sky. It was the second...
Russian Tycoon’s New Superyacht With a Custom Helicopter “Went Dark,” Can’t Get Caught
2 May 2022, 01:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Russian oligarchs that were sanctioned by the EU, UK, and the U.S. following the invasion of Ukraine got their assets frozen and their luxury toys seized. Out of these, yachts are probably the most impressive because they also happen to be some...
On Board Louis Vuitton Mogul’s Megayacht, Where Even the Engine Room Is a Work of Art
1 May 2022, 04:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Louis Vuitton’s items and decorations, both new and vintage, are part of the interior design of many elegant superyachts. But what can be found on board the pleasure craft of the Louis Vuitton boss himself, Bernard Arnault? There’s no r...
Irish Billionaire’s Floating Heaven Is a 1930s’ Yacht Replica Sporting Ultra-Modern Luxury
1 May 2022, 02:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / People tend to think that sailing yachts aren’t as luxurious as motor superyachts, especially the ones that have a classic look. But vessels such as Nero prove them wrong. Its classic silhouette reveals a lavish floating mansion that could sa...
Molten Salt Reactor Ship Thor Breaks the Norm With Incredible Capabilities
1 May 2022, 00:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We haven’t seen such a revolutionary concept since the nuclear-powered Earth 300. Looking like straight out of a Sci-Fi movie, this massive ship is not only completely self-sufficient and emissions-free, but it’s capable of conducting s...
Swedish Company Gears up for Hydrogen-Powered Flights with Support from a Major Airline
29 Apr 2022, 04:50 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When two important players in the aviation industry team up for advanced hydrogen technology, we can only expect good things. They have already taken serious steps towards carbon-neutral flights, and now they’re ready to take things to the ne...
Helga and Zohar Are No Ordinary Mannequins, They Pave the Way for Women Flying to the Moon
29 Apr 2022, 03:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of NASA’s plans for historic endeavors is to send the first woman to the Moon through the Artemis program. In preparation for that, the Artemis I mission planned to launch this summer, will fly to the Moon two mannequins that are highly-a...
This Electric Aircraft Sports a Smart Motor, Can Be Charged in 20 Minutes
29 Apr 2022, 02:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Many people have dreamed of this throughout the years, and now it’s starting to become a reality – all-electric aircraft can be plugged in and charged like any EV. There’s still a long way to go before bigger versions can operate ...
The U.S. Can’t Figure Out Who Really Owns the $325M Amadea, Police Forces Still on Board
29 Apr 2022, 01:50 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / In the saga of the oligarch-owned superyachts, who are making headlines worldwide due to the international sanctions imposed against their owners, some of these opulent vessels have gone through some crazy things. While Ragnar was stuck in Norway f...
Belgian Millionaire’s Award-Winning Luxury Yacht Is His Favorite “Business Tool”
29 Apr 2022, 01:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / You never know what you can find on the luxury yacht charter market, from boats with a troubled past to ones that used to be a celebrity’s floating vacation home. Seven Sins seems to have all the advantages – it’s not just exquisi...
80 Military Aircraft on Display at the National WASP Museum in Honor of WWII Female Pilots
28 Apr 2022, 05:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As a celebration of 80 years of WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots), the National WASP WWII Museum will be hosting 80 military aircraft during a special upcoming event. Back in 1943, this unique organization was set up. More than 1,000 women wh...
Beta Technologies Scores Another Big Order for the eVTOL That Recharges in Under One Hour
28 Apr 2022, 04:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Some eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) manufacturers don’t sell their aircraft directly to operators but to specialized lessors who then place the electric aircraft further. It seems like a wise choice since Vertical Aerospace sc...
The Design for the World’s First Floating Sustainable City Unveiled
28 Apr 2022, 04:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / “Floating infrastructure” and “waterborne urbanism” sound like things from a Sci-Fi movie, but they are being brought to life in a truly groundbreaking project. The world’s first floating city that’s also 100% su...
Royal Navy’s Deadly New Warship HMS Venturer Starts Taking Shape in Scotland
28 Apr 2022, 02:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The keel laying of a ship is always an exciting moment, regardless of the ship’s type. Time is measured differently when it comes to boat building, so the seven-month period between the first steel cut and the keel-laying ceremony for the UK ...