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 $14M Brazilian Explorer Promises Self-Sufficient Cruising of Up to Three Months
23 Oct 2023, 04:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / "Far Far Away" is hardly a metaphorical name for this 2012 Inace luxury yacht. Following an ambitious 14-month refit, the Brazilian explorer has not only expanded its volume but literally doubled its autonomy, allowing it to reach the mos...
Regatta Sailing Millionaire Parts With His French Superyacht Worth Over $15M
23 Oct 2023, 02:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When you're a millionaire, anytime is the right time to buy a new luxury toy. Some prefer to visit the most prestigious shows in the industry and pick a brand-new build, while others have their sights set on pre-loved beauties that have proven...
The Japanese Government Is Betting on This Suzuki-Backed Electric Air Taxi
23 Oct 2023, 01:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / SkyDrive is perhaps the best-known Japanese eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) manufacturer, and it now has the power to expand even further. This is mostly due to a recent financial boost that will help accelerate the certification proc...
Magical Tiny Home Reveals a Fairytale-Like Separate Dining Room
23 Oct 2023, 00:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Baluchon tiny homes are not the urban dwellers who are only looking to downsize. They are meant for those who are ready to embrace nature fully and live in harmony with it. Each house built by this brand is more than a living space – it&#...
The US Marine Corps Could Soon Operate Futuristic Electric Seagliders
20 Oct 2023, 03:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While the US Air Force is already making history with the first eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing) stationed at a military base, the US Marine Corps is looking into equally innovative alternatives linked to mobility in the littorals. Th...
The $98K Personal eVTOL Writes Aviation History in Italy
20 Oct 2023, 03:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The ultra-popular Jetson One, the personal electric aircraft that seems to have conquered the world, hit not just one but two milestones in Italy, paving the way for a new type of private aviation. October was a busy and fruitful month for Jetso...
The Dreamiest Tiny Boasts a Main-Floor Bedroom With a Private Patio Walk-Out
20 Oct 2023, 02:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What turns a simple dwelling into the perfect home? For tiny living enthusiasts, this has more to do with the surroundings than the house itself: being out in nature and having the freedom to travel at any time. Tiny houses like this beautiful Cana...
Project Kakadu Sports Military-Style Prowess and Top-Notch Explorer Amenities
19 Oct 2023, 05:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Meet Project Kakadu, a brand-new expedition beast built on the iconic Land Rover Perentie soft top platform. A former military machine becomes the ultimate expedition vehicle, ready for off-road adventures, and the one who made this happen is Arkse...
The Californian Butterfly Electric Air Taxi Is Coming to South Korea
19 Oct 2023, 03:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A Californian eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) with a gentle name and military-inspired technology is gearing up for zero-emission flights in a resort destination at the center of a brand-new AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) system. Over...
You Can Now Buy Your Own Private Luxury eVTOL Jet Made in Germany for $10M
19 Oct 2023, 02:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Great news for private aviation enthusiasts across the US, as one of the coolest eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft is finally available in America. This German-made futuristic machine claims to be the world's first and onl...
Rustic Charm Meets Supreme Comfort in This Beautiful 34-Foot Tiny Home
19 Oct 2023, 01:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The modern, industrial style of this New Zealand-based tiny home reveals a surprisingly rustic interior décor, yet the two don't clash. Complementing the convenient single-level configuration, this beautiful abode's country charm m...
Massachusetts Installs Its First Charging Station for Electric Air Taxis
17 Oct 2023, 05:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / After partnering with the US Air Force to install the first-ever charging station at a USAF base, Beta Technologies is taking another major step toward electric aircraft operations across America. One of its charging stations will become the first ...
Luxury Yacht Builder Drops a Leading-Edge Overlander for True Adventurers
17 Oct 2023, 04:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Arksen is taking the RV market by storm with a flawless transition from ultra-modern explorer yachts to a mind-blowing range of overland vehicles. Project Everest, or the Arksen UI700, is a fresh take on the iconic Mercedes Unimog, mixing top-tier ...
This Stunning Two-Bedroom Tiny Is All About Contemporary Luxury
17 Oct 2023, 01:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Should you have a large and welcoming lounge room, generous accommodation, or a spa-like bathroom? With the aptly named Harmony tiny house, there's no need to choose. Purely contemporary in every way, from layout to interior style, this remark...
The Chinese EH216-S Is Officially the World’s First Certified Autonomous Air Taxi
16 Oct 2023, 03:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / EHang officially holds the type certificate issued by the Civil Aviation Administration in China (CAAC) for its self-flying passenger eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing). This is an industry first not just in China but worldwide, paving t...
A Groundbreaking Fuel Cell System for Green Maritime Operations Is Coming from Norway
16 Oct 2023, 02:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A Norwegian clean-tech startup is ready to shake things up in the maritime industry with two major developments. One claims to be the world's safest and most compact fuel cell system, and the other is a Giga production facility for fuel cell s...
Turquoise Emerges as the Ultimate Millionaire’s Dream Boat Following a 2023 Refit
16 Oct 2023, 01:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A refit is a magic wand that can turn even the oldest vessels into lavish superyachts that any millionaire would be proud to own. Turquoise had several makeovers throughout the years, but the most recent one, completed this year, led it to a new ow...
Beautifully-Styled 26-foot Tiny With a Loft Office Feels Incredibly Cozy
16 Oct 2023, 00:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Even the most compact homes on wheels can prove to be exceptionally comfortable with the right layout and clever additions. One of the most popular designs by the New Zealand-based Cocoon Tiny Homes is only 26-foot-long, yet welcoming and highly pr...
Autonomous Cargo eVTOL Chaparral Joins Forces With the Giant C-17
13 Oct 2023, 01:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Logistics experts agree that self-flying drones are a key element of future operations, not just for their zero-emissions potential but also for new levels of speed and efficiency. When it comes to the military, autonomous solutions like the Chapar...
Mammoth Two-Bedroom Tiny Shatters Limitations With a Fabulous Layout
13 Oct 2023, 01:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What is the ultimate luxury when it comes to living in a home on wheels? The gorgeous Lotus seems to have all the answers, from incredibly spacious living areas to a sophisticated interior style and the best amenities. If you've seen numer...