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.
Stylish Loft Tiny With 12 Windows Reveals a Huge Bedroom and a Cozy Dining Nook
16 Aug 2023, 04:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / At first glance, the Cozy Cottage might look like any other tiny home on wheels (THOW) with a rustic, cabin-inspired appearance. However, this smart design uses more than one secret weapon to turn space limitations into opportunities. The result is...
A Lavish Loft Bedroom and Stylish Appliances Turn This Tiny Into an Instant Classic
14 Aug 2023, 07:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Like any market that keeps expanding, the tiny house market comes with many forgettable designs and a few gems that have what it takes to pass the test of time. Whether brand-new or a few years old, they can be considered true classics in terms of ...
DHL Brings Its Logistics Expertise to a Reputable Brazilian eVTOL Manufacturer
14 Aug 2023, 06:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Over the past few years, logistics and delivery companies have looked at drones and eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing) as potential green alternatives to conventional vehicles. In other words, electric air vehicles could soon form the ...
This Italian Classic Exudes Timeless Elegance With a Modern Touch
14 Aug 2023, 05:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Thanks to the complex process of refitting, contemporary folks can enjoy the full beauty of classic boats with all the added benefits of modern technology. Yachts like this 1969 Benetti are no less impressive than their younger counterparts, even a...
Horus Takes the “Floating Mansion” Concept to the Next Level
11 Aug 2023, 07:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Superyacht concepts allow us to dream about the craziest innovations we'd like to experience on board. The only downside is that often they're too far ahead. Ground-breaking yet perfectly reasonable, this highly-sophisticated Italian desi...
Twenty-Year-Old French Explorer Yacht Sold in Record Time
11 Aug 2023, 05:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most incredible things about yachts is that they can live (almost) forever. A yacht that's been around for over a decade can still match, if not surpass, the abilities of younger models as long as it is properly used and cared for. ...
Port of San Diego Gets a Pioneering Charging Station for Electric Tugboats
11 Aug 2023, 04:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When it comes to decarbonizing maritime transportation, the public's interest is geared more toward spectacular yachts, ferries, and cruise ships with innovative zero-emission features. Tugboats seem less interesting by comparison. Still, the ...
Rustic Charm Meets Incredible Functionality Inside This Classic-Style Tiny Home
11 Aug 2023, 04:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It's always fun to look at unconventional, contemporary-style tiny homes with a fresh perspective on mobile living. Still, nothing can match the comfort and familiarity of classic-style designs with their abundance of wood, traditional layout,...
Swedish Millionaire’s Former Yacht Is a Modern Classic Made for Wild Adventures
9 Aug 2023, 05:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It's no secret that sailing yacht connoisseurs believe that contemporary motor yachts are simply no match to these timeless vessels that require certain skills, ruggedness, and a taste for adventure. This beautiful Dutch model looks like a cla...
Barely-Used Superyacht Launched During the Pandemic Only Sells After Huge Price Drop
9 Aug 2023, 03:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / No matter how glamorous and extravagant, some superyachts seem to have bad luck. The 144-footer (44.5 meters) Kamakasa is undeniably stunning. Yet, it's not among the lucky ones who get to be fully enjoyed by the original owner for a long peri...
US Marine Corps Leaders Take a Closer Look at Archer’s Midnight eVTOL
9 Aug 2023, 03:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A future where conventional helicopters are obsolete is no longer a movie-like scenario. eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing) claim to be just as good while operating at lower costs and without a negative environmental impact. With its f...
Skillfully-Crafted Single-Level Tiny Was Born for Ultimate Family Comfort
9 Aug 2023, 02:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Even folks who aren't big fans of homes on wheels would find it hard to overlook this beautiful tiny home design. Any single-level tiny is bound to steal the hearts of those longing for traditional comfort with the added benefits of mobile liv...
Californian Solar UAV Sets New Endurance Record in Oregon
8 Aug 2023, 08:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / At first glance, the K1000 UAV (uncrewed aerial vehicle) looks deceptively simple. Yet, it claims enough power to replace conventional satellites someday altogether. Developed by a Californian startup, this innovative aerial platform set a new endu...
New Maritime Fuel Launched in Sweden Claims to Cut Emissions Drastically
8 Aug 2023, 07:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most promising alternative fuels in the maritime industry, the Neste Marine 0.1, is making its debut in Sweden. The names behind it are Neste, which also happens to be the world's largest SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) producer, an...
This Sophisticated Tiny Shatters Limitations With Two Stunning Loft Bedrooms
8 Aug 2023, 05:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Loft bedrooms are one of the most controversial features of homes on wheels – some love them for their functionality, while others hate them for their inconveniences. Yet, if there is such a thing as the perfect loft bedroom, this Kiwi design...
A Waterfall Doubling as a Cinema Screen Makes This Superyacht Insanely Luxurious
7 Aug 2023, 05:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The hunt for oligarch-owned superyachts launched in 2022 as part of the international sanctions against Russia confirmed what most of the world suspected – many of the world's most spectacular, custom pleasure craft belong to Russian mog...
A Seattle Aerospace Company Takes Alice to the Next Level
7 Aug 2023, 03:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Remember Alice? The promising all-electric aircraft designed to bring emissions-free commuter flights to the US has taken an important step towards certification. Its Washington-based manufacturer has selected an engineering company in the same sta...
Europe’s First Vertiport to Launch by the End of This Year
7 Aug 2023, 02:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With major eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) manufacturers well on their way to certification, infrastructure has become the main focus this year in the AAM (advanced air mobility) sector. Electric air taxis require dedicated airports,...
This French Oversized Tiny Reveals a Surprising Layout for Unmatched Comfort
7 Aug 2023, 02:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The idea of uncompromising comfort and family-friendly amenities can sometimes seem incompatible with mobile living and its inherent limitations. Larger tiny houses, like the French Tiny XXL, try to offer the best of both worlds. They are, at the s...
Texas Is Getting a Pioneering Air Taxi Showroom and Dealership
3 Aug 2023, 05:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If we're going to get flying cars, we'll need showrooms and dealerships. Aeroauto is breaking the ice with an interesting concept claiming to be the first of its kind in the world – an eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) ...