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.
Adorable Cottage-Like Tiny Merges Functionality With Timeless Rustic Charm
23 Jan 2024, 08:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This beautiful house on wheels inspired by traditional cottages turns simplicity into an art form. Its clever design strikes a delicate balance between contemporary functionality and timeless elegance with a nostalgic, rustic touch. Is it possib...
One of the Most Exciting eVTOLs Is Gearing Up for Public Flight Demonstrations
23 Jan 2024, 07:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The VX4 is not only one of the most promising eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) concepts developed in the UK but also one of the most highly-anticipated globally. This year, the aircraft maker Vertical Aerospace is gearing up for big ev...
California Supporting the Development of Liquid Hydrogen Refueling Trucks
23 Jan 2024, 06:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / California is at the center of a pioneering aviation project dedicated to groundbreaking hydrogen refueling infrastructure. ZeroAvia was awarded a grant to develop a first-of-its-kind refueling vehicle to advance hydrogen-powered commercial aviatio...
Pioneering Private eVTOL to Conduct UK’s First Airfield-to-Airfield eVTOL Flight
22 Jan 2024, 05:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The UK is about to witness its first-ever airfield-to-airfield flight performed by an eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) with recharging. The aircraft that will be at the forefront of this trailblazing endeavor is the Axe by Skyfly, a tw...
Gorgeous Coastal-Style Home Is All About Luxurious Tiny Living
22 Jan 2024, 04:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Luxury doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes, it's all about the seamless combination of privacy and openness, inviting all home dwellers to enjoy socializing and connecting to the outdoors just as easily as spending quiet, peaceful m...
24-Foot Dual-Loft Tiny Reveals a Luminous Interior With a Beautiful Main-Floor Bedroom
22 Jan 2024, 03:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / No tiny house is ever too compact for a smart layout. By maximizing spaciousness and harnessing the powerful effect of natural light, even the tiniest house on wheels can seem remarkably spacious and bright. The aptly named Roomy Retreat is just 24...
Kawasaki’s Unmanned Helicopter Sets a New Record
19 Jan 2024, 06:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / K-Racer-X2 is the latest version of the K-Racer concept developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries as an answer to cargo challenges in the next era. A recent demonstration, which you can watch below, confirmed this machine’s unprecedented perform...
Aussie Maker of an Innovative Seven-Seat Air Taxi Scores a $250 Million Deal
19 Jan 2024, 05:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Things are looking up for the Australian-based air mobility company Horizon Aircraft. Just a short while after making the bold decision to switch from its original five-seat eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) design to a rare seven-seat ...
Functionality Meets Comfort Inside This Modern Tiny With a Reverse Loft
19 Jan 2024, 04:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Step inside this dark-green tiny house and discover the best design features that shatter size limitations. Forget classic dual-loft configurations – the Oregano tiny home brings a fresh perspective that maximizes space in the best way possib...
Sizeable Three-Bedroom Tiny Home Redefines Dual-Loft Comfort
19 Jan 2024, 03:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you prefer main-floor bedrooms and wish that loft bedrooms could feel more comfortable, the K2-12 might be the perfect option for tiny living. In fact, there seems to be nothing tiny about this voluminous abode with three bedrooms, two of which ...
Archer Gearing Up for Air Taxi Operations in Some of America’s Most Congested Cities
18 Jan 2024, 05:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Like most of the top eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) makers in the industry, Archer is currently focusing on infrastructure on the one hand and setting the stage for large-scale production on the other. The Midnight air taxi is gettin...
This Flawless Gooseneck With Unique Details Was Born for Ultimate Comfort
18 Jan 2024, 04:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you're interested in an eye-catching exterior, the Starling tiny house by Rewild Homes might not be the best choice. This family-sized gooseneck-style house on wheels is not about a colorful, artistic silhouette, but don't be fooled by...
Mining Billionaire’s Spectacular Twenty-Year-Old Floating Palace Changes Hands
18 Jan 2024, 03:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / No Oceanco superyacht could be any less than spectacular, and the test of time is one of the biggest confirmations. The sumptuous Luna B will be twenty years old next year, but that doesn't stop it from being one of the most spectacular privat...
Beautifully Designed Tiny Blends Extreme Spaciousness With Modern Elegance
18 Jan 2024, 02:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With enough room to comfortably accommodate up to six people, this tiny home isn't so tiny. And it's not all about an ingenious layout – the K2 tiny's beautiful interior is remarkably luminous and bright, which makes it seem ev...
One of the Most Elegant Tiny Homes Boasts a Sophisticated Layout With Two Bedrooms
17 Jan 2024, 10:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you ever thought that a tiny house couldn't possibly match a contemporary high-end abode in terms of style and elegance, one look inside the Lara tiny will make you reconsider. If people all over the world have fallen in love with it, chanc...
35-Year-Old Ferry Sports a Fresh Look and Green Upgrades
17 Jan 2024, 09:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you looked at Viking Cinderella now, it would seem just like any other ferry in the Viking Line fleet. Still, the vibrant red look is actually new for the old ship, and it was the result of an impressive refit project. Viking Cinderella is mo...
Vertiia Is a Pioneering Hydrogen-Powered eVTOL Designed in Australia
17 Jan 2024, 08:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Vertiia is the name of an eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) with two major characteristics that set it apart: first, it's one of the few to harness the power of green hydrogen; second, it was designed and developed in Australia, as...
This Seven-Seat Hybrid eVTOL Promises Unmatched Performance
16 Jan 2024, 07:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Cavorite X7 is the name of an aircraft prototype that has the potential to disrupt AAM (Advanced Air Mobility). It's an upgraded design by the Canadian Horizon Aircraft, an ambitious air mobility startup with big plans this year. Why settle...
Chinese Tycoon Says Goodbye to His Unique Custom-Built Luxury Toy After a Decade
16 Jan 2024, 06:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Although incredibly prolific, Feadship is also one of the most innovative shipyards in the small world of top superyacht builders. Blue Sky is not only a fine example of the Dutch builder's craftsmanship but also a pioneer in many ways, which ...
Head-Turning Tiny Breaks the Norm With Extreme Attention to Detail and Luxury Accents
16 Jan 2024, 05:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There can only be love at first side when it comes to the Halcyon Lux. This outstanding design was inspired by a highly customized home built for a creative owner, and it quickly became one of the most popular models offered by the Canadian builder...