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.
2024 Tiny House Almond Dazzles With a Bold Style and Smart Functionality
8 Jan 2024, 02:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This acclaimed European brand is known for its ultra-bright and colorful tiny house models that simply cannot go unnoticed. The fresh 2024 Almond tiny house design breaks the norm with its sophisticated exterior in pure black. Still, be ready to st...
EHang Kicks Off Unmanned eVTOL Commercial Flight Demonstrations in Two Cities
4 Jan 2024, 09:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A new kind of aerial sightseeing is emerging – admiring the view from inside an unmanned, electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) instead of a conventional helicopter doesn't change the view itself, but it's an infini...
One of the Most Impressive Custom Global Cruisers Finds a New Owner
4 Jan 2024, 08:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A yachting enthusiast with deep pockets commissioned an impressive sailing superyacht for extensive cruising and family comfort over a decade ago. In the meantime, like most millionaire superyacht owners, he switched to a bigger and better toy, but...
This Sophisticated One-Bedroom Tiny Proves That Downsizing Can Be Luxurious
4 Jan 2024, 06:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Downsizing doesn't have to translate to compromise, and the Luna prefab home by Premium Portables is here to prove it. This stylish Kiwi design with a fresh, contemporary configuration is every bit as sophisticated and comfortable as a mansion...
Three-Bedroom Custom-Built Tiny Takes Loft Design to the Next Level
4 Jan 2024, 05:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It's been proven that tiny living and family living are perfectly compatible. Compact, mobile dwellings can still spread the joy and warmth of a traditional family home as long they're expertly crafted and packed with all the right amenit...
The Freshly Renovated 'Exploris One' Set Sail on Its Maiden Cruise Under New Ownership
3 Jan 2024, 06:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Exploris One is both old and new. It was built back in the ‘80s and then operated as a Silversea Cruises ship in recent times under the name of Silver Explorer. Following a refit that was completed in 2023, the rugged expedition ship is not o...
This 2022 Limited-Edition Italian Masterpiece Sold for Nearly $40 Million
3 Jan 2024, 05:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Some lucky folks got to step into the new year onboard a fabulous floating mansion that they call "home." Up until the very last moment of 2023, the used superyacht market was brimming with exciting deals and sales. One of the millionaire...
The One-Bedroom Hugo Blends Sophisticated Style With Homey Comfort
3 Jan 2024, 04:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you thought that one-bedroom tiny homes could only be simple and extra-compact, the Hugo might make you change your mind. This luxurious prefab home brings a fresh perspective to mobile living, sporting a layout that's both sophisticated an...
Charming Tiny House With an Oversized Loft Redefines Cozy Comfort
3 Jan 2024, 02:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If there's a tiny house that would make anyone feel at home, it's Epona. This flawless house on wheels designed and built by the French brand Baluchon is one of its earliest creations and also one of the most impressive – it showcas...
Step Inside an Iconic Tiny Home Boasting Almost 400 Square Feet of Pure Luxury
2 Jan 2024, 00:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you happen to spot an extra-long home on wheels that seems to offer a big smile to the entire world through multiple glass doors and large windows, chances are it's a New Zealand tiny home. The Little Ruru by Ruru Tiny Homes has quickly bec...
This Charming 39-foot Tiny With Generous Dining Options Is Supremely Spacious
31 Dec 2023, 23:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Just as its name suggests, The Kiwi is the quintessential New Zealand tiny house. A modern and stylish sanctuary that seamlessly brings the outdoors in, this gorgeous house on wheels with one bedroom feels as spacious and as sophisticated as a luxu...
The First U.S. All-Electric Tugboat Is Out on Sea Trials
29 Dec 2023, 09:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Remember eWolf? Not that long ago, it was an innovative concept introduced by Crowley as the first all-electric tugboat in the U.S. Now, eWolf is confirming its capabilities out on sea trials before officially entering commercial service. It was...
The Three-Bedroom Elmwood Showcases Prefab Home Design at Its Finest
29 Dec 2023, 08:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It looks as sophisticated and luxurious as a mansion, yet it's a simple, prefab, transportable home. It's even better than an exotic vacation resort when it comes to connecting with nature and creating an effortless indoor/outdoor flow. T...
Bright Red Tiny Reveals a Stunning Two-Bedroom Layout With an Elevated Lounge
29 Dec 2023, 07:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Anyone would be instantly drawn to this bright, colorful, tiny house that looks like the perfect lucky charm for the New Year and beyond. While it's an undeniable heard-turner, the Mobi Nasturtium is even better on the inside, where it flaunts...
Damen Teams Up With Autonomous Sailing Technology Expert Zeabuz
28 Dec 2023, 07:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Damen is one of the shipbuilding industry giants committed to transforming maritime transport operations through innovative technologies, ship designs, and green fuels. Autonomous sailing plays an important part in this journey, and one of the best...
US Car Dealership Millionaire Parted With His American Beauty After Almost a Decade
28 Dec 2023, 06:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Even with so many exciting new arrivals in the luxury yacht market, proven transatlantic vessels from world-renowned builders have a special status and effortlessly attract new owners despite their long time at sea. One of the most interesting Amer...
The Santana Boasts Almost 500 Square Feet of Portable Luxury
28 Dec 2023, 05:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Folks in New Zealand seem to love prefab transportable homes just as much as tiny homes. Prefab homes have the advantage of additional living space and the fact that they’re all conveniently integrated into a single-level structure. If you�...
Discover the Vintage Charm of This Rustic-Style Tiny With Two Bedrooms
28 Dec 2023, 04:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Even the most compact tiny homes can look exceptionally modern and even futuristic, and they’re always fascinating to see, but there's something special about the ones that don't shy away from a traditional, rustic vibe. These harmo...
China’s First Domestically-Built Luxury Cruise Ship Ready for Its Maiden Voyage
27 Dec 2023, 10:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The beginning of 2024 will mark an important moment for both China's emerging cruising industry and global cruising. As Adora Magic City departs on its maiden voyage, it will pave the way for luxury cruising based in China and potentially for ...
Stunning Royal Australian Navy Ship-Turned-Superyacht Sold for Nearly $15 Million
27 Dec 2023, 08:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you think that Plan B looks more like a military ship than a superyacht explorer, you're not wrong. This vessel from the '70s has a noble past in the service of the Royal Australian Navy, and it has proudly kept some of its original pr...