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.
Norway Gearing Up to Build the Most Sustainable Cruise Ship Ever
22 Mar 2023, 07:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s no surprise that such a bold green project is born in Northern Europe, known as a pioneer when it comes to environmental protection. Norway wants clean air just as much as it wants to protect its stunning maritime areas. To achieve both,...
ZeroAvia Wants to Turn European Airports Into Hydrogen Hubs
22 Mar 2023, 06:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / ZeroAvia is mostly known for developing hydrogen-electric powertrains that could someday power a new generation of airliners. The adequate infrastructure is just as important, and this will be the main focus of a new European partnership. ZeroAv...
Two-Loft Home With Separate Staircases Redefines Tiny Living Luxury
22 Mar 2023, 04:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / “Inventive” is one of the best words to describe the field of tiny home design. It’s as if space limitations challenged designers and builders to come up with the most original ideas and solutions. Think you’ve seen everythi...
Make Way for Big Mumma, an Adorable Tiny Home That’s Ready to Travel
22 Mar 2023, 03:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Simplicity is at the core of tiny living, yet many contemporary designs become overly complicated or even too big. The Big Mumma tiny is one of those creations that go back to basics – a micro dwelling that’s truly meant for the road, w...
The Largest U.S.-Built Private Superyacht Belongs to a Billionaire Heiress, And It Shows
21 Mar 2023, 06:50 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / All superyachts are commonly described as “floating resorts,” but none fits the description better than the Aquila. Still the largest luxury superyacht ever built in the U.S., but reborn in the UK, this 13-year-old beauty is the epitome...
San Francisco Is the Official Location for The Largest Vertical Airshow This Year
21 Mar 2023, 04:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Whether you’re already a fan of all kinds of eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing) or just curious to find out more about the so-called air taxis, San Francisco is the place to be, this year. At the beginning of 2023, we found o...
This Popular German Drone for Deliveries Is Getting a Hydrogen Boost
21 Mar 2023, 03:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Wingcopter has already achieved a great deal, as a young drone manufacturer. But all-electric aircraft can only go so far. This German drone is going from battery-electric to hybrid-electric, but will stay emission-free, thanks to green hydrogen. ...
Single-Level Tiny With a Generous Bedroom Feels Truly Luxurious
21 Mar 2023, 02:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Forget narrow rooms and uncomfortable layouts – this tiny house keeps everything on one level, so that there’s plenty of interior space to enjoy. The Tui’s experienced builder shows why a bit of extra length makes a big difference...
The Rugged 'Pursuit' Is the Forefather of Today’s Extravagant Shadow Yachts
20 Mar 2023, 06:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If cruising around in a private superyacht wasn’t outrageous enough, the “shadow yacht” concept added even more oomph to the billionaire lifestyle. More and more ultra-rich superyacht owners are choosing to add a second, equally s...
AutoFlight’s Groundbreaking eVTOL to Conquer the United Arab Emirates
20 Mar 2023, 05:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / AutoFlight is doing great since the beginning of 2023. After completing a historic endeavor for the emerging industry of AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) it recently secured a hefty order for its eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) in both th...
An American Became the Lucky Owner of This Brand-New Dutch Beauty
20 Mar 2023, 04:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Yachting enthusiasts are the first ones to show up at popular boating events, such as the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. Even better than attending the event itself is finding the dream boat. This was the case for a U.S. couple who is now waiting for t...
The Portal Tiny Still Wows With Its Custom Retractable Bed and Covered Deck
20 Mar 2023, 03:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As tiny living only grows in popularity and spreads all over the world, all kinds of innovative designs push the boundaries of what’s possible. But there’s still a lot to learn from the early “pioneers” – tiny houses s...
The $74.5 Million Polar Star Is Meant for Personal Trips to the Poles in Pure Luxury
17 Mar 2023, 07:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Voyages to some of the most remote and challenging locations on Earth are not only more accessible than ever, but also much more comfortable. For those who can ditch cruise ships in favor of a private superyacht, they’re downright luxurious. ...
eVTOL Company Opens a Dedicated Aerospace Battery Facility in the UK
17 Mar 2023, 05:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Vertical Aerospace is one of the top names in electric aviation right now. It claims to be the most successful one in terms of sales, having already secured more than 1,400 orders for its VX4 eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) but is al...
U.S. Lift Aircraft Become the First to Fly a Piloted eVTOL in Japan
17 Mar 2023, 04:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The 2025 Osaka World Expo is gearing up to be a monumental event for AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) with several eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing) ready to show what they can do. Until then, another AAM milestone was recently reached, no...
Butterfly-Roof Tiny Balances a Rugged Exterior With Future-Proofed Interior Design
17 Mar 2023, 03:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While tiny living continues to expand all over the world, certain designs have become, if not iconic, at least classic. The Australian Swallowtail deserves wide recognition for its masterful combination of timeless, highly flexible design with a ru...
The $137M Phoenix 2 Is a Spectacular Tribute to the Golden Era of New York
16 Mar 2023, 07:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Some superyachts show off the best of naval architecture, some are pioneers technology-wise, and others turn heads with futuristic silhouettes, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a more dazzling interior than that of the Phoenix 2. An art gall...
Dubai Closer to Launching Luxury Air Taxi Services
16 Mar 2023, 05:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Dubai is undoubtedly one of the best places in the world to admire the latest luxury toys of some of the richest people in the world, whether we’re talking cars or superyachts. This also makes it a great market for the emerging AAM (Advanced ...
Royal Navy’s Future Fleet of Hunter-Killer Submarines to Feature U.S. Technology
16 Mar 2023, 04:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / To say that submarines are a huge focus for the Royal Navy would be an understatement. With its final Astute-class submarines in build, and the ones in the Dreadnought class still in the beginning stages, the Navy is already working on its next-gen...
Expertly Crafted Tiny Boasts the Most Beautiful Ground Floor Bedroom
16 Mar 2023, 03:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With so many folks eager to jump on the tiny living wagon, there’s also a plethora of building companies popping up all over the world. You often hear about individuals or couples who decided to turn their passion for this lifestyle into a bu...