Otilia Drăgan
3,811 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.
Rossmonster Baja Overland Truck Conquers Challenges, Goes Further Than Any Other
15 Jul 2021, 05:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Forget about weekend-long roadtrips that leave you wanting more, and turn your summer into a full-blown overland adventure. Rossmonster’s Baja expedition vehicle makes sure you’ll feel as comfortable as possible on the road, will get yo...
This Formidable Watch Is Directly Cut and Handcrafted from a 1984 Land Rover 110
14 Jul 2021, 20:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Just as Eve was made from Adam’s rib, this one-of-a-kind watch was made from the Land Rover’s own “flesh and blood”. The strength, the history and the inimitable style of the iconic vehicle are now a part of the RNR Arkonik ...
U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Look Fierce Leading the Way With HMS Queen Elizabeth
14 Jul 2021, 09:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What can be greater than some of the world’s most powerful warships conquering the sea side by side and demonstrating their full force? No less than 3 navy task groups, comprised of U.S., UK and Dutch ships, joined forces for an impressive di...
America’s First Fully Electric Tugboat Is the AI-Powered, Game-Changing eWolf
14 Jul 2021, 07:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Although not as impressive as cargo ships at first glance, tugboats are an essential part of maritime operations, and not immune to the new mobility bug that turns everything green and autonomous. Changes involving a reduced carbon footprint ar...
Hyundai Unveils RoboShuttle, Its Autonomous AI-Powered Van for Shared Mobility
14 Jul 2021, 07:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Hyundai is launching its first autonomous shuttle service, based on the light commercial van Hyundai H350 and self-driving technologies developed in-house. The South Korean company seems to be exploring all paths to a new mobility. If its Urban...
2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S Boldly Goes Beyond All Expectations
14 Jul 2021, 05:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Sportster legend lives on: Harley-Davidson has launched the next-generation Sportster S, a custom motorcycle that looks as stunning as a show bike, rocks a powerful new engine and comes with all the latest tech that you would expect for a safe,...
Iconic AC-47 Spooky and AC-130J Ghostrider Rule the Sky in Gunship Legacy Flight
13 Jul 2021, 20:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If some of the U.S. Air Force’s current aircraft are a rare sight, what about the retired warbirds that wrote history? It’s an honor to watch them conquer the sky once again, even if it is just to show off, and not as part of a mission....
New $319 Million Contract Uplifts the Royal Air Force’s Submarine-Hunter Fleet
13 Jul 2021, 12:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Royal Air Force’s Poseidon (P-8A) just got a huge, $319 million (£230 million) boost, because it’s just that awesome. After all, there’s no other aircraft that can track and hunt-down submarines the way Poseidon does. Un...
Hamilton’s All-Black Creation Is the Ultimate Military-Inspired, Stealth Watch
13 Jul 2021, 11:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The ultimate military-inspired watch needs to be created by a manufacturer who actually made watches for the U.S. military, in order to really bring out that fighting spirit. Combine that with the contemporary vision of a famous Japanese fashion de...
2021 Citroen e-Berlingo Combines Vacation-Ready Design with Added Functionality
13 Jul 2021, 08:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What does a family require of the perfect vehicle for a road trip? According to a recent study cited by Citroen, versatility, a maximum amount of space and an affordable price are some of the top priorities when it comes to family vehicles. With th...
World’s Largest Astronomy Museum Is a Contemporary Wonder, Mimics Orbital Motion
13 Jul 2021, 07:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What if you could experience space without buying a ticket for a flight on the Virgin Galactic? Immerse yourself in an out-of-this-world experience, where shapes, light and design create the illusion of walking, or rather flowing, right among celes...
Harley-Davidson Rider Kyle Wyman Wins King of Baggers Title, Sets New Record
13 Jul 2021, 05:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When you live and breathe motorcycles, it’s only a matter of time until you start breaking records. Kyle Wyman didn’t just lead every lap of the race, but also set a new class lap record. Despite personal challenges, the Harley-Davidson...
USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon Breaks the Norm With a Game-Changing “Digital Twin”
12 Jul 2021, 20:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Ever thought about how complicated it must be to perform repairs or modernization tasks on military aircraft, in terms of costs and time, not to mention the downtime? Well, not anymore. The U.S. Air Force is changing the way this is done, with a ne...
These Watches Capture the Warrior Spirit of the F-117 Nighthawk and AH-64 Apache
12 Jul 2021, 11:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s not the first time that watch makers draw inspiration from the fascinating world of aerospace technology, but it’s rare to see watch designs that closely follow that of 2 particular aviation legends. So, if you’ve ever dreame...
Suzuki Wins UK Customers’ Trust, Takes the Crown as the Best Automotive Brand
12 Jul 2021, 08:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / After celebrating the milestone of its one hundredth anniversary, at the beginning of the month, Suzuki receives another confirmation of its long-lasting success. Out of the 26 Automotive brands that were measured, Suzuki ranked first in the latest...
Soon Enough, You Could Be Indulging Yourself in the First-Ever Porsche Hotels
12 Jul 2021, 07:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If driving a Porsche is an experience a lot of people have on their bucket list, staying in a Porsche-inspired hotel would also fall in the same category. A whole new world is about to open up both for the famous brand and its fans all over the glo...
Future Polaris Ranger Electric UTV Ditches the Engine, Stays in Beast Mode
12 Jul 2021, 06:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Anticipation is growing, as Polaris reveals more and more details about its future electric Ranger, the first electric utility side-by-side (UTV) to be rolled out by the popular ATV manufacturer. Well, not technical details (which are still kept un...
Tu-160 White Swans Test Refueling During 5,000-Mile Flight Over the Arctic Ocean
12 Jul 2021, 05:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The great Tu-160 missile carrier bomber, officially known as Blackjack (its NATO codification) and unofficially called the White Swan, has set numerous records throughout its extensive career, for flight speed and altitude. But another one of its s...
Conor McGregor Poses in His Rolls-Royce Dawn Like He Already Won the Fight
10 Jul 2021, 16:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Today is one of the most important days in the life of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) former double champion, Conor McGregor. The decisive fight of the lightweight trilogy between him and former UFC Lightweight champion Dustin Poirier takes p...
It’s a First: U.S. F-22 Raptor and French F3-R Rafale Fly Together Over Hawaii
10 Jul 2021, 12:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s not every day that you see a French Air and Space Force (FASF) fighter fly over the Hawaiian Islands, especially “playing nice” with another fierce air dominator, like the F-22 Raptor. But even the most feared fighters need t...