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.
The Little Wren Is Coziness and Timeless Elegance Combined
30 Jun 2024, 12:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Just like The Little Pardalote, which was built by the same builder, The Little Wren is inspired by the lovely birds that make different areas around Tasmania even more amazing. This part of the world is a beautiful place for tiny living, although ...
Hazie Tiny House Boasts the Ultimate Two-Bedroom Layout With a Twist
30 Jun 2024, 09:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When you have two excellent tiny house designs, it might be a good idea to combine them in order to create something even better. That's what folks at Tiny Topanga did: they took the famous Hazel model by Shaye's Tiny Homes (their trusted...
This US-made All-Electric Seaglider Is Headed to Japan
29 Jun 2024, 14:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A new strategic partnership is expanding Regent's world domination. Japanese heavy-hitters have seen this innovative technology's potential for efficient, zero-emission travel, and they want a piece of it. Soon enough, Regent seagliders w...
This Quirky One-and-a-half Tiny Home Is Perfect for Off-Grid Vacations
29 Jun 2024, 13:55 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are lots of quirky tiny house designs out there, but this one belongs in a league of its own. We're actually talking about two separate homes built on separate trailers but designed to operate together as a single unit. One is a complete...
Little Boho Tiny Home Is a Dreamy Slice of Heaven With Extra Storage
29 Jun 2024, 12:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Boho chic is not dead – people all over the world still love it, and there's an undeniable compatibility between this particular style and the whole concept of tiny living. These miniature dwellings made of wood seem to be perfectly high...
Vintage-Style Tiny House Naivasha Is Full of Charm and Repurposed Items
28 Jun 2024, 12:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The glamping trend is going strong, but there are still plenty of people who long for nostalgic coziness rather than sophisticated luxury. Naivasha is a custom tiny house specifically designed to take its guests back in time and delight them with r...
This Off-Grid Tiny House Turns a Simple Layout Into the Perfect Home Environment
28 Jun 2024, 10:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Can a single-level tiny home without a separate bedroom provide the comfort and functionality of a real home? The answer is yes, as long as the available space is used wisely and there's a healthy balance between pure comfort and necessity. We...
The Montana Dazzles With a Lavish Layout and Incredible Attention to Detail
27 Jun 2024, 23:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Montana tiny house is anything but basic. Starting with its majestic, contemporary-style exterior and down to the smallest detail in its intricate and sophisticated interior design, this gooseneck tiny takes mobile living to the next level. ...
This Compact Tiny Home for Two Is a Lesson in Space Efficiency
27 Jun 2024, 11:50 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The 1770 tiny home design by the Queensland-based Sunshine Tiny Houses is a fine example of what clever contemporary styling can do to maximize spaciousness, even in an ultra-compact house on wheels. The ingenuity of tiny house designers and bui...
Lilium’s Electric Jet Propulsion Unit Nails First Test in Germany
27 Jun 2024, 07:50 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It's been almost ten years since Lilium's co-founders embarked on the bold and risky adventure of adapting jet technology to an all-electric propulsion system for a revolutionary eVTOL jet. The most recent milestone is the first major con...
Billionaire Ronald Perelman’s Former Megayacht Changes Hands for the Second Time
27 Jun 2024, 06:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It might have a very short, austere name, but B2 is anything but discrete. With its giant silhouette, midnight-blue hull, and sharp profile, this German beast dwarfs many luxury pleasure craft and turns heads wherever it goes. Originally built for ...
The Little Barrington Matches Flawless Style With a Big Personality
26 Jun 2024, 23:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Forget boring, all-white tiny homes where everything looks the same. This custom tiny reveals a wonderland of bold colors and textures skillfully blended into a modern and dazzling design. Plus, the Little Barrington isn't little at all, boast...
Air New Zealand Takes Another Step Toward SAF-Powered Green Flights
26 Jun 2024, 10:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Air New Zealand got its hands on 500,000 liters (132,086 gallons) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), delivered straight into Wellington for the first time. It's a small step, and the whole SAF issue is still riddled with challenges, but it�...
Millionaire Enjoys New Custom Superyacht for Just One Season, Sells It for $23.5M
26 Jun 2024, 09:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This majestic Italian superyacht, instantly turning heads with its unusual blue silhouette, is only three years old. Most importantly, the millionaire owner, who was actively involved in every detail of the construction process, only enjoyed his ne...
Gorgeous 2024 Tiny House Midgard Might Be Baluchon’s Finest Creation Yet
26 Jun 2024, 00:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Another turnkey tiny house brought to life by beloved French builder Baluchon is here to steal the hearts of tiny living enthusiasts worldwide. The Midgard proudly displays the Baluchon DNA in all its glory but with an unexpected boost of versatili...
German-designed eVTOL Jets to Start Operating in South Florida by 2026
25 Jun 2024, 13:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Only a few months ago, UrbanLink Air Mobility announced a pioneering agreement with the German eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) maker Lilium, with plans to become the first official eVTOL airline in the US. Now, the AAM (Advanced Air M...
Media Mogul’s Secretive Megayacht Breaks Records at a Whopping $106 Million
25 Jun 2024, 11:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the biggest deals in the used superyacht sector this summer and, most likely, this entire year is the recent sale of an enormous Amels Limited Edition. The aptly named New Secret stayed away from prying eyes during the seven years since its ...
Rare American Classic Yacht in Top Shape Sold for Pocket Money
25 Jun 2024, 10:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While millionaires and billionaires in the US continue to be the world's number one superyacht owners – according to statistics – the timeless vessels built in this country are hardly valued and appreciated as they should be. This ...
23-Year-Old Yacht Gets Upgrades Worth More Than $1.5M, Sells for Much Less
24 Jun 2024, 11:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / An extensive refit could double a yacht's commercial value. You'd expect that investments worth up to $1.5 million would take a sailing yacht that's now 24 years old to an asking price of at least $2 million. That's not what hap...
Ultra-Compact Tiny Home Reveals an Adorable Interior With Quirky Details
24 Jun 2024, 08:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Why complicate things when you can enjoy the best things in life effortlessly? This seems to be the core belief behind this tiny home's lovely design. The severe restrictions of its compact frame did not get in the way of a super-cozy ambiance...