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.
Rare Italian Luxury Yacht Sold in Asia for $8 Million
5 Apr 2023, 05:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the positive sides of globalization is that beautiful yachts made in one part of the world can show off their silhouettes in a totally different part of the world. With Dutch and Italian builders dominating the luxury yacht market, there are...
A New Royal Navy Submarine Hunter Will Proudly Bear the Birmingham Name
5 Apr 2023, 04:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Royal Navy launched two new aircraft carriers in record time. At the same time, it’s also gradually replacing the frigate and submarine fleets with upgraded versions that can handle current and future challenges at sea. As the name of ...
This German Masterpiece Was Built as a U.S. Billionaire’s Fifth Bespoke Superyacht
5 Apr 2023, 03:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Car connoisseurs are often times yachting enthusiasts as well. At least, this is what the ownership of several of the finest superyachts today seems to reveal. This legendary automotive billionaire in America is also a proud serial yacht owner, and...
Popular Loft Bedroom Tiny Reveals Beautiful Details That Work Like Magic
5 Apr 2023, 01:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The tiny house movement came fairly recently to Australia, from the U.S., but with a resounding success. In just a few years, it gave birth to a multitude of exceptional micro dwellings, and some of those designs became iconic. One of them is the K...
There’s Nothing Dated About This Classic German Superyacht
4 Apr 2023, 05:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most dazzling party yachts today, boasting opulent amenities that match its impressive size, is not a newcomer, but an old vessel with a long history. When you hear this name, your mind instantly goes to the early history of navigatio...
This Fresh Italian Explorer Proves That Ruggedness and Luxury Are Compatible
4 Apr 2023, 04:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Some lucky fellow is now the official owner of a brand-new luxury toy that claims to offer the best of both worlds. It’s equally a capable explorer, ready for adventure, and a stylish yacht with all the bells and whistles. Unsurprisingly, the...
Dassault’s Little Rock Facility Switches to Sustainable Fuel for the Falcon
4 Apr 2023, 03:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Similar to other giants in the industry, including Airbus, Rolls-Royce, or Pratt & Whitney, Dassault Aviation has also officially committed to using SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) for its company-owned Falcon aircraft. The French aviation e...
Home Haven Doubles the Fun With Two Lofts and Smart Separate Staircases
4 Apr 2023, 02:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The team at Build Tiny is undoubtedly one of the most creative ones in the world of tiny house design. Every house designed and built by this New Zealand-based company is remarkably functional and unique in one way or another. Home Haven is no exce...
The Largest Superyacht Built in Spain Is a Saudi Billionaire’s Toy With an Unusual Design
3 Apr 2023, 05:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / At more than 240 feet (73.6 meters) the gorgeous, bright-white Naia dwarfs other luxury vessels with its majestic stature. Some unusual design tweaks give away its original status. Naia was born as an opulent, yet powerful private vessel for oceani...
Meet LimoConnect, Canada’s First Electric Air Taxi
3 Apr 2023, 03:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / U.S. companies are dominating the emerging sector of electric air mobility, with several European and Asian players following close behind. While these have already moved to the next stage, that of infrastructure development, AAM (Advanced Air Mobi...
French Hybrid eVTOL Atea Gets a $22 Million Boost
3 Apr 2023, 03:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / France isn’t staying behind when it comes to AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) development. In addition to several infrastructure projects, it’s also gearing up for the launch of a domestically-made VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) with a...
Cradle Mountain Shatters Limitations With a Spacious Living Area and Full Kitchen
3 Apr 2023, 02:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The almighty Cradle Mountain tiny was designed and built at a time when the pandemic was already changing lives, and it continues to be a great example of versatility. When it comes to micro dwellings, extra space can be defined in a variety of way...
This $18 Million Italian Luxury Yacht Was Born to Turn Heads Wherever It Goes
31 Mar 2023, 06:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / For a few very lucky people, summer vacations can mean cruising to spectacular places around the world onboard their very own, multimillion-dollar pleasure craft. Yachting at its finest also has a lot to do with style, and you can’t go wrong ...
United Takes Another Big Step Towards SAF-Powered Green Flights
31 Mar 2023, 04:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / United is backing a Canadian company that will use carbon capture technology for the production of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel), as another way of eventually reaching its zero-GHG emissions goal by 2050. One of the largest airlines in the wor...
Qantas and Airbus To Kick-Start Biofuel Production in Australia
31 Mar 2023, 03:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Qantas and Airbus are proving to be a power team. The two aren’t just bringing the longest nonstop passenger flight in the world (Project Sunrise, coming in 2025), but they’re also pioneering a domestic SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) i...
Sailing Masterpiece Sea Eagle II Was Born as a Billionaire’s Bespoke Dream Yacht
31 Mar 2023, 02:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Contemporary sailing yachts continue to fascinate with their seamless mix of impeccable performance, ruggedness, and outrageous luxury. Royal Huisman helped redefine modern luxury sailing, and the jaw-dropping Sea Eagle proves it. As imposing as...
The Old Northern Sun Is a Classic Japanese Beauty Inside and Out
30 Mar 2023, 06:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / At first glance, it would be impossible to tell that this stunning, blue superyacht was once a rugged research vessel. At a closer look, its decades of history are carefully reflected in delicate details. Truly unique among luxury charter yachts, t...
The Airbus "Route Opener" Successfully Passes Cold-Weather Testing
30 Mar 2023, 04:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While some of us are already dreaming about summer vacations, a huge testing group spent four challenging days at Iqaluit, in northern Canada. It wasn’t for fun, but for making sure that the new long-range monster built by Airbus can operate ...
A South Korean Hybrid eVTOL Maker Is Expanding to California
30 Mar 2023, 03:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / California will soon welcome an aviation startup that’s coming all the way from South Korea. Plana Aero is developing an interesting hybrid VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) that runs on SAF (sustainable aviation fuel), and it wants to hav...
Billionaire’s American Superyacht Is Just as Fun as It Is Luxurious
30 Mar 2023, 02:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Some yachts are built for exploring remote locations, some showcase the latest innovations in terms of eco-friendly technology, while others are simply floating works of art. As its name suggests, Loon is mostly about fun – packed with toys a...