Otilia Drăgan
3,812 ARTICLES
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.
Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft Gearing Up for Regional Flights in the Next Years
19 Nov 2021, 09:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Developing new electric or hybrid vehicles from scratch is costly and time-consuming, so conversion is seen as a faster way to achieve sustainable transportation in some sectors, such as aviation and rail. The first aircraft of this kind to start o...
The Royal Navy’s Latest $6.7 Million Patrol Boat Begins Trials in the Gibraltar Area
19 Nov 2021, 08:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The massive aircraft carriers and frigates of either the U.S. Navy or the UK’s Royal Navy always take center stage, with their bold silhouette and lethal abilities. But just because other Navy boats are smaller, doesn’t mean that their ...
Get Ready for Overlanding Adventures With This Inflatable Shell for Trucks
19 Nov 2021, 07:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There’s no doubt about it; camping and overlanding have become even more popular these past two years than they were before. But not everybody wants to commit to an expensive overlanding vehicle with everything included. Portable, inflatable ...
German Billionaire Sells His Award-Winning Luxury Benetti Superyacht After Just Two Years
19 Nov 2021, 06:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s one thing to customize a car, a jet, or a yacht to your liking, but when your personal “toy” wins awards and makes that particular model even more successful, you can say that you’ve really done something special. And a...
Royal Air Force’s First Flight Powered by Synthetic Fuel Wins Guinness World Record
19 Nov 2021, 05:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A decade ago, the idea of aircraft running on fuel made from air and water might have seemed impossible, but a new world record proves that it’s actually a reality and one that will take the lead from now on. UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF) ...
Airbus Pioneers Next-Generation LiFi Wireless Communication Onboard Business Jets
18 Nov 2021, 11:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When thinking about private and business jets, some of the first things that come to mind are luxurious amenities and the latest technology features. One of them is LiFi (Light Fidelity) connectivity, and Airbus is the first aircraft manufacturer t...
Watch Russia’s Most Advanced Firefighting Helicopter Take Off for the First Time
18 Nov 2021, 09:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When it’s not focusing on advanced fighter jets for the foreign market, Russia’s aviation industry is working on improving its domestic non-military aircraft, such as the Ka-32A11M firefighting helicopter. The upgraded version, with an ...
California Startup That Created the World’s Smartest Tractor Gets a $61 Million Boost
18 Nov 2021, 08:50 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Monarch tractor, a company based in Livermore, California, got everyone’s attention when it introduced the most futuristic vehicle in the agricultural sector ever imagined. At the end of 2020, this electric, autonomous tractor was ready to ma...
A Revolutionary Sustainable Industrial Hub Added to Saudi Arabia’s Futuristic City-State
18 Nov 2021, 07:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / NEOM, a giant futuristic city-state that’s currently being built in the Tabuk province of Saudi Arabia, is adding a new revolutionary city called Oxagon, which will be entirely sustainable and home of the world’s largest floating indust...
New York Doctor Commits Disaster Relief Fraud to Purchase $1.7 Million Luxury Yacht
18 Nov 2021, 06:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There’s a fine line between admiring and craving, and when that line is crossed, we get to see the dark side of owning luxury vehicles and gadgets. Some people want to be like the celebrities who own the finest things in the world so badly th...
Mexican Billionaire’s Luxury Megayacht Snatched off the Market, Despite Steep Pricing
18 Nov 2021, 05:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A yacht’s name often has a special significance for the owner, beyond something that just sounds good. In the case of Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego, Azteca is also the name of the TV network he owns and of the banking arm of his ...
Luis Fonsi Drops a Miniature Model of His Custom Bronco, in Collaboration With Hot Wheels
17 Nov 2021, 12:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A lot of celebrities like to fulfill their childhood dreams by customizing their favorite cars exactly according to their taste. But some get to do even more than that, like Luis Fonsi. The popular artist has turned his beloved custom Ford Bronco i...
The Air Force Research Laboratory Announces $1 Billion Contract for Space-Related Research
17 Nov 2021, 11:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This year will most likely be remembered, among other things, as a pioneering year for space tourism. Add to this the fast development of cis-lunar economy, and the incredible rate of satellite launches, and you’ll get a glimpse of the space ...
Biden’s $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Unlocks HyperloopTT’s Access to Federal Funding
17 Nov 2021, 09:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The recent signing of the H.R 3684 (the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act), by U.S. President Joe Biden, is seen by many as a historic event that will shape the future of transportation. The bill will have a significant impact across several i...
Guy Crosses Britain in World’s Smallest Car, a Record-Setting Journey for Charity
17 Nov 2021, 07:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are a lot of reasons why people attempt to break world records and a lot of crazy ways to do it. Alex Orchin is doing it for a noble cause – to raise funds for BBC Children in Need – and in one of the most uncomfortable ways possi...
Van Life Family Rescued After Four Days in the Desert, Their Van Got Stuck in the Mud
17 Nov 2021, 05:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A dramatic tale of “van life gone wrong” luckily had a happy ending, after an entire family that had been stranded for days in the desert was rescued yesterday by the local authorities. This Australian family’s story proves once a...
Russian Billionaire’s New Superyacht Is a 464-Foot Beast With a Custom Helicopter
17 Nov 2021, 05:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What is one of the greatest perks of being a billionaire? No doubt, the ability to purchase fancy toys, such as the most luxurious cars, yachts, and private jets. Another person on the list of the richest people in the world gets a brand-new supery...
Russia Releases Limited-Edition Fragrance to Match Checkmate, the Next-Gen Fighter
16 Nov 2021, 10:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Say what you want about Russia, but its marketing techniques are unbeatable. What other major power has thought of creating a military-inspired perfume that’s supposed to smell like a fighter jet? It’s very obvious that the Russian ...
Solar Power Could Be Used for an Off-Grid Sustainable Cooling System, Based on Salt
16 Nov 2021, 09:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Millions of people in the world don’t have access to electricity, and they have to battle high temperatures which make food storage and comfortable living more difficult. But the sun can become part of the solution, instead of being the enemy...
Hyundai Mobis Unveils Innovative System for Autonomous and Remote Parking
16 Nov 2021, 08:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / How many inexperienced drivers once wished that they would be able to park their cars in difficult situations, with the simple touch of a button? Technology has advanced enough to turn that dream into reality. While a lot of today’s digital f...