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.
This Three-Bedroom Tiny Home With a Modern Layout Is Simply Fabulous
19 Dec 2023, 06:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Tiny home living can be absolutely grandiose and luxurious, and The Grande proves it. This Kiwi mobile home design is as generous as it gets in terms of spaciousness, with a lavish main-floor bedroom and two versatile loft rooms. It's hard ...
The Trailblazing Electramar Boasts Hybrid Propulsion and Shore Power Connectivity
18 Dec 2023, 07:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Electramar is the first vessel in a series of pioneering hybrid-electric cargo vessels that is ready to start operating. More and more innovative ships like this one are shaping the future of green shipping slowly but surely. AtoB@C Shipping, a ...
Huge Two-Bedroom Tiny House Gives Single-Level Comfort a Whole New Meaning
18 Dec 2023, 06:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you've seen a stunning custom-built Kiwi tiny house anywhere on social media, chances are it was one of the Cocoon Tiny Homes. This award-winning brand is linked to some of the coolest customized tiny builds, and it all starts with its smar...
Sophisticated Finishes Add a Unique Touch to This Spacious Off-Grid Cabin
18 Dec 2023, 05:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / More and more, we see luxury defined as freedom – the freedom to move and travel, freedom to connect with nature, and freedom from overwhelming financial burdens. Mobile tiny homes are the perfect embodiment of this contemporary perspective, ...
Spanish eVTOL Maker Joins Forces With a Vertiport Developer
15 Dec 2023, 08:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Like any emerging industry, still in its infant phase, AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) attracts startups and established businesses that are bold enough to delve into unknown territory. Two such companies have teamed up to speed up eVTOL (electric vert...
First Fully-Electric “Flying” Boats Ready for Commercial Production in Northern Ireland
15 Dec 2023, 07:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The maritime transportation industry is notoriously difficult to decarbonize, much like commercial aviation, but this is only seen as a challenge by innovators in the field who are ready to come up with efficient, green alternatives. One of the mos...
This Truly Compact and Bright Tiny Home Displays One of the Smartest Layouts
15 Dec 2023, 07:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If the question were "How many cool features can you pack onto a six-meter-long home while still keeping things bright and airy?" this tiny house would have the right answer. The Tiny Haus by Sisters Carpentry shows off one of the best co...
Refined Luxury Meets Sustainability Inside This Mobile Two-Bedroom Cabin
15 Dec 2023, 05:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Tiny house living and sustainability go hand in hand. People who want to enjoy maximum freedom and to own a home they can actually afford are usually also passionate about minimizing their environmental footprint, and so are the folks who build the...
The German Volocopter eVTOL Took to the Sky in Japan for the First Time
14 Dec 2023, 09:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The second week of December was a memorable time for numerous children in Osaka, Japan. They got to witness firsthand the first local flight of a futuristic-shaped eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing), the Volocopter electric air taxi. ...
World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Tugboat Is Ready to Operate at the Antwerp-Bruges Port
14 Dec 2023, 08:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Belgian port that aims to become one of the greenest in Europe and worldwide is ending the year on a high note. It's ready to start operating a trailblazing tugboat that runs on hydrogen. The Hydrotug 1 is a truly pioneering vessel in m...
The Livable Original Carbon-Neutral Cabin Is What Luxury Off-Grid Living Looks Like
14 Dec 2023, 07:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There's no doubt that the housing sector is going through a radical transformation process with the aim of reducing our environmental footprint while also providing affordable comfort for as many people as possible. Some of the best representa...
This Stunning One-Level Tiny House Redefines Island Paradise Living
14 Dec 2023, 06:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Homes on wheels have made their way into different environments and a wide variety of locations all over the world, but they're ideally suited for exotic island destinations. These remote places where wild nature still rules are the perfect se...
This Award-Winning American Superyacht Is a Timeless Masterpiece
13 Dec 2023, 14:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Nadan is much more than a modern classic. It's a true collector's item for yachting connoisseurs with a love for American Art Deco and a stunning floating mansion, thanks to one of its owners' creative input. This Burger yacht is ...
Zulu Mass Is a Groundbreaking Ship Concept for Autonomous and Emission-Free Operations
13 Dec 2023, 13:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Zulu Mass is the name of the latest ship design to join the ranks of the most innovative shipping concepts. It's also one of the boldest takes on green shipping, aiming to combine electric propulsion with wind propulsion and fully autonomous o...
Electric Air Taxi Flights Coming to South Florida in 2026
13 Dec 2023, 08:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / In approximately two years from now, folks in Miami and all across South Florida will finally be able to experience the highly-anticipated air mobility alternative to pesky commuting. These electric air taxis will be manufactured by a Brazilian avi...
Beautifully Crafted Modular Home Reveals a Surprisingly Luxurious Modern Interior
13 Dec 2023, 08:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This German tiny house builder is known for its cabin-style designs with a wonderful rustic charm. For those who still prefer wider spaces and greater flexibility in terms of accommodation, Berghaus added an impressive modular option to its range. ...
This Dainty 23-foot Tiny Proves You Don’t Need Lofts for Comfortable Mobile Living
12 Dec 2023, 11:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / No matter how diverse the tiny house industry gets, some folks will always prefer going back to basics – single-level homes on wheels without lofts, ladders, and staircases. In other words, why make it complicated when you can enjoy total com...
Aetea Is a Rare Vintage Beauty Built by One of the World’s Oldest Shipyards
12 Dec 2023, 10:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the best things about the contemporary luxury yacht market is its phenomenal diversity. As long as you have enough millions to spare, you can go for anything from wooden sailing yachts and vintage motor yachts to the fanciest new arrivals pa...
Spectacular Bespoke Superyacht Delivered During the Pandemic Sold for $40 Million
12 Dec 2023, 07:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The idea of a Christmas gift takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to billionaire or millionaire superyacht owners. One of them recently became the proud owner of one of the most spectacular family superyachts ever built – the 2021 Bagli...
Dutch Startup Breaks the Norm With a Bold 80-Seat Hybrid-Electric Concept
12 Dec 2023, 07:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Maeve M80 is the name of a fresh aircraft concept that could take regional aviation by storm in just a few years. It's different from any other alternative aircraft because it was developed based on the customer feedback provided for the Dutch...