Otilia Drăgan
3,812 ARTICLES
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.
Hydrogen-Powered Seaplanes Are Bringing Green Island-Hopping
3 Aug 2023, 05:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While we wait for brand-new generations of aircraft to completely revolutionize air mobility and replace old, polluting fleets, existing commercial aircraft can get a green makeover through retrofit projects. The promising ZA600 hydrogen-electric p...
This Jaw-Dropping Silver Beast Styled by Porsche Is a Modern Collector’s Item
3 Aug 2023, 04:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / "A modern gentleman's yacht" and "A Grand Tourismo for the Seven Seas" are just some of the metaphors used to describe a unique launch in the world of luxury superyachts, and they're not just big words. The Dynamiq GTT...
A Gorgeous Roof Terrace Makes This Loft-Bedroom Tiny Extra Luxurious
3 Aug 2023, 02:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Tiny houses on wheels invite us to reconnect with nature and spend more time enjoying the outdoors. The Tiny Duo model, designed in France, adds a luxurious touch to this experience: it boasts not just a large deck but also a beautiful terrace up o...
Air Ambulance Services Require a Massive Shift, Says Canadian eVTOL Developer
2 Aug 2023, 06:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Everyone likes to think of eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing) as cool, futuristic-looking flying cars that will enable people to bypass road traffic and fly like the wind to any destination. Although that's not too far-fetched, el...
A Brazilian Drone Is Delivering Royal Mail Parcels for a Trailblazing UK Project
2 Aug 2023, 05:38 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A future where all mail is delivered via autonomous drones doesn't seem so distant. Skyports Drone Services has kicked off a Royal Mail delivery project in the UK, using a high-performance drone developed by the Brazilian Speedbird Aero. Sk...
Russian Vodka King’s Superyacht Is a $24M Display of Opulence With a Quirky Theme
2 Aug 2023, 04:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The international sanctions against Russian oligarchs following the invasion of Ukraine, and the hunt for Russian-owned superyachts that ensued, gave the entire world a glimpse into what's hidden behind these incredible vessels. Known as some ...
Gorgeous French Tiny Reveals an Ultra-Stylish Layout With Two Bedrooms
2 Aug 2023, 02:55 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Deceivingly simple on the outside, this adorable tiny house on wheels that's aptly named Tiny Cosy is full of surprises on the inside. Its clever configuration makes it spacious enough for up to six people. The inspirational interior style mak...
This Kiwi Tiny Home Is Bursting With Fresh Ideas for Supreme Comfort
1 Aug 2023, 10:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Forget cramped loft bedrooms and quirky design solutions that end up feeling uncomfortable – this New Zealand-based tiny house builder turns comfortable living into an art. The Tiny One and its sister designs, Tiny Two and Tiny Three, reveal ...
Millionaire’s Limited-Edition Superyacht Stayed Private for More Than a Decade
1 Aug 2023, 08:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There's no shortage of fresh launches and cool innovations on the superyacht market. Yet, certain pre-loved pleasure craft manage to grab all the attention. Step One is the name of a dazzling vessel entering the market after more than a decade...
USAF Pumps $142 Million Into the Stellantis-Backed Midnight eVTOL
1 Aug 2023, 06:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The US Air Force is at the forefront of AAM (advanced air mobility) and ready to put new types of aircraft to the test. The AFWERX Agility Prime program supported the accelerated development of eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) technol...
A Powerful Hybrid-Electric Luxury Sailboat Emerges From South Africa
31 Jul 2023, 04:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Meet Nyumba, a head-turning new racer-cruiser that completed its maiden voyage. It sailed from Cape Town, where its builder is located, to the Mediterranean, ready for its upcoming official debut. Nyumba is not just a stunning luxury sailboat, cust...
Mousetrap Is a $26 Million Sailing Powerhouse That Has Traveled the World
31 Jul 2023, 03:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Enormous motor yachts are not the only way to enjoy lavish comfort while exploring some of the most beautiful places on Earth. Although much more compact, this sailing catamaran boasts the same luxurious features of contemporary superyachts, combin...
This Expandable Container Home Flaunts a Huge Bathroom and Luxurious Style
31 Jul 2023, 01:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Shipping container homes are a wonderful alternative for those who want to get things done quickly. Instead of waiting months for a home on wheels to be built, they can opt for a container version that gets delivered fast and then expands into a ho...
The Lamborghini-Inspired Doryan Is One of the World’s Most Impressive Red Yachts
28 Jul 2023, 05:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A red sailing yacht is almost like a unicorn in the world of luxury cruising. Extremely rare and awe-inspiring, Doryan is much more than a good-looking pleasure craft. This Finnish-built yacht offers the rich comfort of large motor yachts while mai...
Hyundai’s eVTOL Company Opens Engineering Hub in California
28 Jul 2023, 03:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / California is home not just to American AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) companies but also to eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) manufacturers coming from Asia and looking to obtain the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certification. A...
Watch Three Autonomous Air Taxis Fly in Formation for the First Time
28 Jul 2023, 02:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We love to see aircraft flying and maneuvering together with incredible precision during airshows. When it comes to all-electric VTOLs (vertical take-off and landing) with no pilot onboard, this would be more than a demonstration of skill. The thre...
Eye-Catching Tiny House Blends Rustic Minimalism With Modern Comfort
28 Jul 2023, 01:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you could place your mobile home anywhere, would you prefer the seaside, the mountains, a forest, or a lake? A young tiny house builder in Europe used all these natural settings as inspiration for its home on wheels designs. The Riverside is per...
Racing Car-Inspired Aurelia Is the Ultimate Mid-Size Sports Yacht
26 Jul 2023, 05:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With its out-of-this-world vibrant looks and mysterious ownership, this Heesen masterpiece was bound to make waves. More than a decade after its debut, Aurelia is still unmatched style-wise. A floating, intricate homage to car racing, this continue...
Iconic WWII Flying Boat Comes Back as a Modern Amphibian With Green Capabilities
26 Jul 2023, 04:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While the world is looking at new types of aircraft that are said to one day replace all the existing commercial fleets, a handful of initiatives aim to resurrect older aircraft and adapt them for modern operations. One of these old-timers is a leg...
Wisk's Gen 6 Air Taxi Writes History at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
26 Jul 2023, 02:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Aviation enthusiasts who were lucky enough to attend this year's EAA AirVenture event in Oshkosh witnessed a historic flight that paves the way for self-flying electric aircraft operations in the future. It looks like 2023 has been a great ...