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.
Breakthrough Technology Converts Captured CO2 Into Sustainable Aviation Fuel
6 Jan 2022, 09:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Until electric aircraft and hydrogen fuel cell systems can become the norm, aviation needs a quick, affordable solution that can lower as much as possible the negative environmental impact. The U.S. government is actively supporting initiatives for...
This Official French Air Force Military Watch Is Elegance and Ruggedness Combined
6 Jan 2022, 08:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The famous French style and the ruggedness of Air Force equipment in one – this new collection of flygraphs, developed in collaboration with the French Air Force, blends the best of both worlds. If you’re into military watches, with an ...
Nuclear Carrier Deploys Under the Command of a Woman, for the First Time in U.S. History
6 Jan 2022, 07:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Even in times of peace, the U.S. military can pride itself on historical achievements. The most recent accomplishment that will always be remembered is the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln under the command of Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt. For the ...
Forget Rustic Tiny Homes, the Refined Rutledge Shows Off a Full-Size Tub With a View
6 Jan 2022, 05:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A renewed sense of freedom is what a lot of people are eager to enjoy these days. Some go for the van life experience, packing their stuff and hitting the road with an RV, while others prefer the cozier feeling of a tiny home on wheels. For those w...
Ex-KGB Officer’s Luxury Explorer Is a $78M Viking Beast With Mind-Blowing Amenities
6 Jan 2022, 04:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The luxury of exploring the most remote areas on the planet on board private superyachts is no longer surprising since this trend has been on the rise these past years. But turning an industrial support vessel into an opulent yacht that can travel ...
LNG-Fueled Cargo Ships With Dual-Fuel Engines Are Paving the Way for Green Shipping
5 Jan 2022, 10:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Not nearly as exciting as yachts or ferries, carrier vessels play a huge part in the global industry and, therefore, are a key piece of the puzzle when it comes to green shipping. It’s not as easy for the maritime industry to decarbonize as i...
Game-Changing Hydrogen Fuel Cell Drone Also Boasts Real-Time Airspace Awareness
5 Jan 2022, 09:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Las Vegas, Nevada, is the place to be right now, because that’s where the best players in the technology world are showing off their latest developments, at CES 2022. One of the innovations worth seeing is a hydrogen fuel cell-powered drone t...
European Countries Are Gearing Up to Make Domestic Flights All Green by 2030
5 Jan 2022, 08:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As we know, the effort of decarbonizing aviation on a global scale is much more challenging and costly compared to the automotive industry. It’s unlikely that the goal of a carbon neutral aviation industry will be accomplished any time soon. ...
Lumi-Tec Drops New Solar Diver Watch, Perfect for Outdoor Adventures This Summer
5 Jan 2022, 06:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We bet a lot of folks are already daydreaming about the upcoming summer vacation season and that a lot of those dreams have to do with water fun. If you’re already making plans for summer adventures, you’d probably like to know about th...
Walmart Heiress Parting With Her $98 Million Megayacht, a Spectacular Floating Mansion
5 Jan 2022, 06:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Some superyachts turn heads with their stunning silhouette but reveal an interior that’s often outdated or classic, in a bad way. But that’s not the case with Secret – one of the largest, most extravagant megayachts out there, it ...
Saudi Prince’s Luxury Megayacht at the Center of $78 Million Legal Scandal
5 Jan 2022, 04:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When we think of superyachts, we tend to only associate them with a lavish lifestyle, pure bliss, and total relaxation. But they can also become a huge burden. Not only do luxury yachts require millions for regular maintenance alone, but they can a...
People Don’t Trust Medical Robots, but a Happy Cartoon Face Can Help Change That
4 Jan 2022, 10:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s not surprising that people fear the idea of military robots that end up carrying and using weapons, but they even distrust the concept of medical robots. Instead of focusing on functions and capabilities, a research project at the Cardif...
This Smart Pop-Up Station That Retracts Into the Ground Makes EV Charging Elegant
4 Jan 2022, 09:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Younger generations aren’t even familiar with the big, heavy mobile phones that people used to carry around, before technology advancements made it possible to turn them into the light, sleek products we know today. Perhaps it won’t be ...
Newly-Launched Airbus Atlantic to Spearhead Aerostructure Production for New-Gen Aircraft
4 Jan 2022, 08:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Aviation is currently dealing with big challenges, but equally important opportunities – from reducing CO2 emissions through the use of alternative fuels to researching and developing all-new aircraft technology. One of the biggest players in...
The U.S. Military Wants to Use Rockets for Cargo Delivery, Blue Origin Is On Board
4 Jan 2022, 07:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Space was never about pure exploration but also about financial, strategic, and industrial benefits, and the booming space industry is showing that more and more. Moreover, as global mobility is going through historical transformations in terms of ...
Kootenay Tiny is Pure Luxury Living, Boasts High-End Amenities and a Fireplace
4 Jan 2022, 06:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / For those who want to go for a tiny mobile house, one of the disadvantages is the waiting time – despite their size, these houses take a long time to build, especially when there’s increased demand, and the ongoing health crisis hasn&rs...
Luxury Shipyard Boss Built His Dream Boat, an Award-Winning 26$M Bespoke Superyacht
4 Jan 2022, 04:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s obvious that owners of luxury shipyards build the most stunning models for themselves, but how often do you hear about a customer who is so passionate that he actually becomes the CEO of the boat building brand? That was the case for Lux...
Russian Armed Forces Gearing Up for the 2022 World-Famous Tank Biathlon
3 Jan 2022, 11:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Some people like to watch cars race against each other, some prefer to see sailing yachts cutting through the waves, and some would rather watch tanks go for the first place. Yes, the famous Tank Biathlon organized by Russia continues to be a surpr...
1970 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Plexiglas Daytona Is a Rare Silver Fox With a Luxurious Past
3 Jan 2022, 09:50 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / “The Daytona isn’t fast – it’s blinding” – one of the best descriptions of the new Ferrari 365 GTB/4 that was turning heads in 1970. Racing driver and columnist Patrick Bedard had all the reasons to be impressed ...
MSC Virtuosa Stars the First Robot Bartender at Sea and a Spectacular Sky Dome
3 Jan 2022, 07:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sustainability and autonomous technology are two of the major trends that shaped the automotive industry in 2021, reaching other connected sectors as well. Shipping vessels are striving to become greener and more efficient, and even private yachts ...