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.
Three Celebrity Private Jets That Are Famous for More Than Just Their Luxury
15 Jan 2022, 16:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A mind-blowing private jet that didn’t cost a thing, an outrageous Father Day’s gift, and an elusive private jet company are some of the spiciest topics when it comes to celebrity luxury toys. It’s almost a common sight these d...
World’s Only Hydrogen-Powered Drone Surface Vessel Boasts an Impressive 70-Day Endurance
14 Jan 2022, 09:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Hydrogen might be a controversial topic when talking about cars or even heavy-duty vehicles, but several other sectors continue to see it as a promising long-term solution for decarbonization. One of them is the maritime industry, and a new uncrewe...
Swiss-Made Hybrid Tilt-Wing eVTOL With Eight Seats Boasts a 630-Mile Range
14 Jan 2022, 08:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing) are gearing up to become serious competition for conventional helicopters, as the clean energy and advanced urban air mobility trends continue to rise. A Swiss eVTOL developer is ready to begin flight...
“Space Diplomat” Is Launching a Pioneering Peace Mission to Outer Space
14 Jan 2022, 07:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With space tourism rapidly growing and the space industry at the heart of all powerful nations, the idea of future world leader conferences in space doesn’t sound outlandish. This is how a “space diplomat” sees the future, hoping ...
Century-Old Florida Keys Bridge Reopens as Gorgeous Cycling Path and “Linear Park”
14 Jan 2022, 06:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There’s something about old railroads and bridges that’s fascinating, maybe because they are an intrinsic part of America’s history. Especially when they are built in gorgeous places, such as the Florida Keys, these historic landm...
Aussie Hydrogen-Powered Hypersonic Spaceplane to Become a Real Game-Changer
14 Jan 2022, 05:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Hypersonic speeds, 3D-printed components, and emissions-free propulsion systems are three major trends in the aerospace industry. Add reusability for increased cost-effectiveness, and you’ve got the recipe for a new-generation spaceplane that...
Mining Millionaire Selling His Luxury British World Cruiser After Just Three Years
14 Jan 2022, 04:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Although shiny, new superyachts are rolled out on a regular basis, older models continue to attract millionaire owners, not just for the major advantage of not having to wait years for the delivery of a new boat, but also because they have a specia...
Skoonbox Is the World’s First Maritime Battery Container, Ready to Help Cut Emissions
13 Jan 2022, 09:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / In times when battery technology development is one of the most important issues when it comes to mobility, it’s not surprising that a versatile battery container would prove to be highly useful for maritime applications, as well. Skoonbox pr...
Custom Dual-Loft Tiny Home With Chic Interior Shows What Downsized Luxury Is All About
13 Jan 2022, 08:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the reasons why mobile tiny houses are so versatile is because they can be turned into anything, from off-grid, rugged houses on wheels, to the most stylish and elegant alternatives to a luxury mansion. Ingenious interior design, coupled...
City Cancels $33M Order for Hydrogen Buses, Turns Out Electric Ones Are Better
13 Jan 2022, 07:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Hydrogen’s benefits for the automotive industry are still controversial. While certain sectors, including long-haul transportation, shipping, and aviation, are still betting on it as an optimal solution, in the long run, critics are claiming ...
Gulfstream’s Fastest, Longest-Range Luxury Jet Boasts Next-Gen Sustainable Aerostructures
13 Jan 2022, 06:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Gulfstream’s G800 is turning out to be a real show-stopper. Not only is it the fastest business jet in the company’s history and the one with the longest range, but it will also be built with innovative sustainable aerostructures that m...
American College Student Sails Away on an Old 30-Foot Steel Boat She Renovated Herself
13 Jan 2022, 05:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While a lot of people love to fix up old cars, some prefer to do that with boats. You wouldn’t expect one of them to be a college student, but that is what happens when you grow up with a dad who was willing to teach you a thing or two about ...
Arab Billionaire’s Luxury Yacht Was Designed With a Helipad Right Next to the Jacuzzi
13 Jan 2022, 04:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Arab businessmen are among the top superyacht owners of the world, alongside Russians and Americans. Some of their vessels are outrageously lavish, while others have a more contemporary design. The one thing they have in common is their incredible ...
French Hydrogen Fuel Cell Maritime Shuttle Wins the CES 2022 Innovation Award
12 Jan 2022, 09:55 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This year’s CES (Consumers Electronics Show) edition was an undeniable success, with lots of exciting technical innovations brought to the forefront. Among them, this French maritime shuttle built with a hydrogen fuel cell system, and several...
Eve eVTOLs Gearing Up to Conquer the Regional Aviation Sector in the UK
12 Jan 2022, 08:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you’re not familiar with an aviation company called Eve, you’ll most likely see their eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing) everywhere, in the near future, because this urban air mobility (UAM) spin-off is slowly taking ove...
An Adventurous Woman Went for the Off-Grid Lifestyle, Turned a Boat Into a Tiny Home
12 Jan 2022, 07:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The van life trend has taken the world by storm, as well as the downsizing wave. People no longer want to comply with location restraints and are more focused on freedom, including from a financial point of view. “Go anywhere, and live debt-f...
Brand-New $11 Million Luxury Superyacht Destroyed in a Fire at a Prestigious Shipyard
12 Jan 2022, 06:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We’re always talking about the lucky customers who get to become the owners of a gorgeous new superyacht or of an exclusive car. Well, this guy was probably the unluckiest of all. Not only did he miss the chance to take his brand-new luxury y...
USAF to Deploy the World’s Fastest, Most Sustainable Airliner for Global Transportation
12 Jan 2022, 05:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are many amazing, innovative aviation projects currently under development, from eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing) to hydrogen fuel cell aircraft, but Boom Supersonic’s Overture tops them all. Why? Because it’s the o...
The Magnificent Superyacht of One of the Richest Arabs of All Time Is up for Grabs
12 Jan 2022, 04:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Some of the world’s wealthiest people like to always try new toys and check out the shiniest ones, while others can stay faithful to a particular yacht, private jet, or car for decades. This was the case for one of the richest and most influe...
French Law Enforcement Tactical Units to Operate New-Generation H160 Helicopters
11 Jan 2022, 10:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Airbus has started the year on a high note – its new-generation helicopter, the versatile H160, will be officially operated by the French Gendarmerie Nationale, who became the first law enforcement customer of the innovative rotorcraft. Th...