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.
Vertical’s Second-Generation Advanced eVTOL Prototype to Start Flying Next Year
1 Sep 2023, 02:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you're interested in eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) developments around the world, you might have been wondering what happened to the eVTOL company with the world's largest order book. After staying out of the spotlight...
Fabulous Tiny Home in Oregon Reveals Game-Changing Design Hacks
1 Sep 2023, 01:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This beautiful tiny house with a vibrant blue exterior doesn't have a name, yet it certainly deserves one that reflects all its special qualities. For those who appreciate an out-of-the-box approach to home design, this house on wheels offers ...
The $25 Million Bartali Is a Hybrid-Electric Beast With a Fabulous Indoor Pool
31 Aug 2023, 04:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Bartali is a name worth remembering. One of the first luxury yachts in its size category to switch to hybrid-electric propulsion, it also boasts one of the most innovative gimmicks when it comes to luxury, in the form of a tender garage that double...
This Iconic Two-Loft Tiny Takes Rustic Charm to Another Level
31 Aug 2023, 02:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sustainability is an essential aspect of tiny living, often reflected in the use of natural and repurposed materials when building and furnishing tiny homes. Seamlessly blending this type of rustic décor with premium appliances without looki...
Tigerlily of Cornwall Is the Perfect Classic Yacht for Modern Sailing
30 Aug 2023, 04:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Today's luxury yacht market is generous enough to embrace all kinds of pleasure craft, from futuristic and quirky new builds claiming to be green spaceships on the water to old, venerable ships that have passed the test of time. Equally fascin...
Groundbreaking Oceanbird Concept Reaches Certification Milestone
30 Aug 2023, 02:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most acclaimed wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) is closer to becoming reality. Oceanbird is ready to tackle the highly-anticipated prototype assembly phase after obtaining official approval from the DNV classification society for ...
World’s Most Famous Flying Car Nails First Airborne Tests
30 Aug 2023, 01:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / In just a few years, we’ll find out what it's like to drive a car that can also take to the sky. The Californian ASKA A5 is on track to becoming the world's official first flying car, certified to travel both on the road and in the ...
A Smart Layout Turns This Stylish Tiny Into the Perfect Home Sanctuary on Wheels
30 Aug 2023, 01:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This all-white tiny house on wheels designed by Handcrafted Movement is as beautiful as its name: Cascade. There are countless loft-bedroom tiny homes out there, but few manage to integrate so many practical elements within a limited main floor are...
The Beautiful Alessandro Blends Traditional Craftsmanship With Modern Yachting Luxury
29 Aug 2023, 05:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It looks like a mirage, and it's impossible to forget: Alessandro turns heads with its all-white, majestic silhouette and sails. For those who love the luxuries of contemporary yachting as much as they do sailing, this Turkish beauty offers th...
Delta Advocates for Increasing Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supplies
29 Aug 2023, 03:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Delta Air Lines renews its commitment to clean commercial operations, reiterating that SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) is one of the most important pillars for future green flights. The bad news is that the worldwide supply is still largely insuffi...
Port of Gothenburg Launches A Digital Tool for Reducing CO2 Emissions
29 Aug 2023, 02:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Gothenburg is officially the largest port in Scandinavia, but it wants more. The Gothenburg Port Authority is on its way to becoming the greenest port in the world. It tackled this goal in various ways over the past two years. The latest change tha...
Gorgeous Tiny Home Reveals the Perfect Layout for Luxurious Comfort
29 Aug 2023, 01:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Greyton Beach is the perfect name for a tiny house on wheels that could quickly become iconic. Classic and elegant as a New Hamptons mansion, this home on wheels manages to squeeze in all the details that turn a house into a home. Showing off what ...
Classic Pocket Superyacht Owned by the Dutch Royal Family Sold for Pennies
28 Aug 2023, 04:50 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It's sad that newly-built superyachts are grabbed for millions of dollars due to exaggerated dimensions and extravagant luxuries, while classic masterpieces with a unique pedigree and rich history are sold for pennies. Jumbo is not on the list...
Opera Singer Katherine Jenkins Is the Newest Royal Navy Submarine Hunter Ambassador
28 Aug 2023, 03:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / HMS Cardiff is not unique. It's one of the eight new-generation submarine hunters the Royal Navy is slowly adding to its fleet. Still, out of all of them, it might become the most popular with the general public simply because of its unusual s...
The $36 Million 'Kinda' Is Where Eco-Friendly Propulsion Meets Contemporary Luxury
28 Aug 2023, 02:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The superb Kinda is one of the finest examples of contemporary yacht design trends. It blends cool, sophisticated interior design with innovative hybrid-electric propulsion and luxurious custom features, such as an unusual pool on the main deck. ...
This Tennessee Tiny Might Be the Most Beautiful Classic-Style Home on Wheels
28 Aug 2023, 01:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Elegance, sophistication, and sumptuous comfort aren't typically associated with the free spirit and practical approach of tiny living. Tiny homes on wheels tend to be either rustic and simple or very modern and minimalistic. Still, there are ...
This Cool Dragon Coming From Arizona Could Be Your Personal Electric Aircraft
25 Aug 2023, 03:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Another interesting eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) contraption is here to show what it can do, emerging from Arizona. The best part is that it's not some fancy concept but an airworthy vehicle that's already available for p...
Boom Supersonic’s Controversial Jet Still on Track for Historic Flight
25 Aug 2023, 02:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / After a serious bump in the road that made almost everyone believe it would lead to the end, the dream of an independent supersonic jet was reborn like the Phoenix. Boom Supersonic is optimistic about the future of the XB-1, and its most recent mil...
Fairytale Home on Wheels With a Tiny Loft Redefines Modern Living Luxury
25 Aug 2023, 01:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Wouldn’t it be great if “entry-level” homes could be luxuriously equipped yet still affordable? Fortunately, that's possible thanks to the wonderful invention called "tiny homes on wheels." This truly compact dwelli...
This Finnish Beauty Is a Sailing Zen Cocoon With a Fabulous Master Suite
24 Aug 2023, 05:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Contemporary sailing yachts are some of the most fascinating vessels today. They combine traditional sailboats' timeless elegance and unique onboard experience with the ultra-comfortable amenities of large motor yachts. A perfect blend of luxu...