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.
Stylish Tiny Reveals a Generous Living Room Thanks to an Unusual Layout
26 Jun 2023, 02:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Everybody's dream home looks different. Those who want to enjoy plenty of space for socializing or having friends over will prefer a configuration that puts the living room at the forefront. Despite size limitations, even homes on wheels can d...
Severin’s Is a Dreamy White-and-Blue Superyacht Born for Luxury Cruising
23 Jun 2023, 05:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Suppose you're one of the lucky folks vacationing on the Mediterranean this summer. In that case, you might spot a beautiful superyacht sporting a distinctive shade of blue. Even among the multitude of luxury pleasure craft cruising in this ar...
The Record-Breaking 'Prosperity I' Will Take Off From a French Vertiport Next Year
23 Jun 2023, 03:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / 2025 is the year heralded by most air mobility companies as the moment when electric air taxi commercial services will finally launch. Luckily, it doesn't mean we'll have to wait that long to see these new-generation aircraft in action. J...
South-Korean Hybrid Air Taxi Company 'Plana' Is Getting French Propellers
23 Jun 2023, 02:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Plana is hardly as famous as other manufacturers in the AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) world, but it deserves full attention. Its flagship product, a hybrid VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) named CP-01, has great potential to rise to the spotlight...
Roomy Retreat Is One of the Brightest, Most Inviting Tiny Homes
23 Jun 2023, 01:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Whether discussing classic RVs or tiny homes, mobile living is always effervescent, with plenty of innovative designs and technologies. Even so, it doesn't hurt to look back at certain models that have passed the test of time thanks to unique ...
American Billionaire’s Exquisite Superyacht Is the Ultimate Luxury Toy
22 Jun 2023, 05:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The minimalistic name “W" only accentuates this sleek superyacht’s mysterious vibe and royal silhouette. An automotive industry billionaire, also known as an avid car collector, believed in W's potential so much that he was wi...
VoloCity Became the First Electric Air Taxi to Fly in Saudi Arabia
22 Jun 2023, 04:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Pair a futuristic smart city powered by clean energy with a new type of aircraft for zero-emission air mobility, and you have a Sci-Fi movie scene come true. In an era of ultimate globalism, it's unsurprising that a German-made aircraft became...
Electric Air Taxis Soon to Take Over the French Riviera
22 Jun 2023, 03:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Saint Tropez is one of the most famous millionaire playgrounds when it comes to luxury superyachts. In the near future, celebrities on vacation may have a different kind of luxury toy to show off, one that flies quietly and without emissions. A Ger...
Two-Bedroom Gooseneck Tiny With a Covered Deck Shatters Size Limitations
22 Jun 2023, 01:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Ingenious design proves that even the smallest tiny homes can be filled with practical living solutions. Still, those who long for standard homes' traditional comfort features and wish to reap the benefits of tiny living can opt for a goosenec...
Italian Billionaire’s Luxury Toy Is a Magnificent Floating Palace Worth $120M
21 Jun 2023, 06:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Some of the world's most spectacular superyachts are the bespoke luxury toys of wealthy owners who had the ambition and financial power to make their wildest dreams come true. It's easy to let your imagination free when you have the money...
Boeing’s Autonomous Air Taxi Is Getting Military-Style Navigation
21 Jun 2023, 04:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The electric air taxi claiming to be the world's first that is also autonomous is getting a top-notch navigation system from Safran Electronics & Defense. Like any new field, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is primarily a world of startups....
Volocopter Confirms Pioneering Air Taxi Flights in Paris Starting Next Summer
21 Jun 2023, 03:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / So far, the emerging AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) sector has focused on the work behind the scene. If you're eager to see things take off, not just metaphorically, 2024 seems to be the magic number. That is the year when commercial air taxi ser...
The Onyx 2630 Tiny Reveals 257 Square Feet of Pure Contemporary Elegance
21 Jun 2023, 03:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Expectations are high for the flagship of one of the mobile housing industry's biggest players. Luckily, the Mint Tiny House Company's Onyx 2630 has plenty to reveal, from a modern living/dining area and a lavish loft bedroom to an inviti...
Estonia’s Flagship Superyacht Is a $20 Million Classic Beauty in Disguise
20 Jun 2023, 06:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It may not be the largest or the most exquisite sailing superyacht, but it's certainly a special one. The aptly-named Melody is a graceful vessel inside and out, designed to resemble classic gentlemen's yachts while offering all the moder...
The First Modular Vertiport for Private Properties Is Here, And It Costs $100K
20 Jun 2023, 04:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Have you ever thought of setting up a vertiport on your property? If it sounds like Sci-Fi, you should teleport to the International Paris Air Show to see this contraption up closely. An Australian startup revealed a futuristic Vertiport-in-a-Box, ...
The Most Successful Regional Jet Is Switching to Hydrogen-Electric Propulsion
20 Jun 2023, 03:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Can an aircraft crowned "world's most successful regional jet" get even better? The answer is yes if we're looking at emission levels. Two industry players have joined forces to research the possibility of converting existing re...
The Queen of Family-Sized Tiny Homes Dazzles With a Sophisticated Layout
20 Jun 2023, 02:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Even after the tiny living trend made waves far beyond the borders of the US and Canada, supporting a new generation of builders, some might say that the classics remain unmatched. Gooseneck tiny homes are still the best option for large families, ...
This Classic Yacht Was Designed by One of America’s Greatest Naval Architects
19 Jun 2023, 05:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The youthful charm of freshly-built yachts is undeniable, and their success at various boating shows in the US and Europe confirms it. Still, certain people will always favor the solid bones and nostalgic vibe of vessels with decades of navigation ...
Swiss eVTOL Company Reveals Details About the Drone That Conquered America
19 Jun 2023, 03:50 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Uncrewed aircraft with various propulsion systems, dimensions, and capabilities have emerged worldwide. In Switzerland, Aero2 is prepared to become a leader thanks to what claims to be a highly-efficient design. In a few years, get ready to see ...
World’s Longest Non-Stop Flight to Redefine Luxury by Banishing Jetlag
19 Jun 2023, 02:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Next-generation airliners are supposed to reduce emissions and demonstrate increased efficiency. What if they also integrated unprecedented features for passenger comfort? In preparation for the pioneering non-stop flights connecting Australia with...