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.
Volocopter Is Bringing Air Taxi Services to Europe in Record Time
15 Mar 2023, 06:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The UAM (Urban Air Mobility) race is getting more exciting by the minute. At the moment, no air taxi has officially broken the ice, but that are several names in the industry getting very close. One of them is the Germany-based Volocopter. There...
Heesen’s First Hybrid-Propulsion Superyacht Is an Exceptional Home Fit for a Billionaire
15 Mar 2023, 05:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / An apparently simple name reflects the true nature of this floating masterpiece - a $30 million home on water, designed for ultra-efficiency coupled with the most luxurious onboard comfort. Technology-wise a pioneer, the majestic Home gives “...
Loft Tiny Home for Two Sports a Minimalistic Layout With a Twist
15 Mar 2023, 03:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Micro dwellings often run the risk of becoming too cluttered or gimmicky, in the effort or trying to fit in as many amenities as possible. The beautifully named Artista stays faithful to minimalism, both in style and configuration. But don’t ...
Skyfly’s eVTOL Gears Up for Public Debut at Farnborough International
14 Mar 2023, 07:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Air taxis are cool, but personal electric aircraft are on another level. The idea that you could “park” a zero-emission aircraft in your garage, instead of a car, is very exciting and, most importantly, feasible. While the Swedish Jetso...
Californian Startup Helps Bring Hydrogen-Powered Aviation to Japan
14 Mar 2023, 06:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Brand-new airliners that can operate just as conventional ones, but with zero emissions, are still somewhere in the future. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is widely considered the best solution that’s available right now for existing fleets....
The $55 Million Rock Is a Dutch Masterpiece With an American Soul
14 Mar 2023, 05:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are few things that say “I’ve made it” like a custom-built superyacht with a prestigious pedigree, that’s worth over $50 million. This fabulous Feadship yacht was an innovative model at the time of its build, and the o...
Miniature House on Wheels Flaunts Multipurpose Design With a Reverse Loft Bed
14 Mar 2023, 02:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Some XXL tiny houses really stray from the “tiny” concept, trying to integrate as many functionalities as possible within an oversized structure on wheels. This Australian-made tiny goes back to basics and proves that small spaces aren&...
Amazon Takes the Lead in Green Maritime Shipping
13 Mar 2023, 07:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Like aviation, maritime transportation is considered one of the hardest sectors to decarbonize. To help speed things up, a handful of cargo owners, including Amazon, have launched ZEMBA – the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance. Maritim...
Ritz-Carlton’s Second Superyacht-Like Ship Boasts the Most Lavish Suites
13 Mar 2023, 06:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There will soon be two Ritz-Carlton cruise ships showing off their elegant silhouettes and dazzling amenities on their way to the Mediterranean or the Caribbean. The already famous Evrima is now followed by its sister ship Ilma, with a third one on...
This $34 Million Superyacht Fit for a Billionaire Doubles as a Heavy-Duty Research Vessel
13 Mar 2023, 05:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Ultra-rich superyacht owners have often been blasted by public opinion for their extravagant, diesel-burning luxury toys, especially with the race towards zero-emission transportation being a global priority. But not all of these floating mansions ...
Two-Bedroom Tiny Reveals an Adorable Dining Nook and the Best Loft Setup
13 Mar 2023, 02:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If anyone believes that tiny living is just about convenience and affordability, but has little in common with great architecture, this Australian builder is here to prove them wrong. Its family-friendly, two-bedroom house on wheels displays the pe...
The CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL to Provide Emergency Medical Services in Norway
10 Mar 2023, 06:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Everyone is talking about cool air taxis and rugged military unmanned aircraft, but eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing) could primarily act as efficient mobility alternatives in the medical field – a far more important role that s...
This UK-Made Powerful Weekend Cruiser Is Hitting U.S. Shores for the First Time
10 Mar 2023, 06:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With summer fast approaching, it’s a good time to check out some of the latest water toys to hit the market. If long weekend trips onboard a high-speed, good-looking boat sound like the best thing ever, then you need to take a closer look at ...
Fairytale-Inspired Opulence Turns $90M Sea Owl Into an Epic Masterpiece
10 Mar 2023, 05:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We often describe contemporary luxury yachts as “floating resorts,” because of their impersonal, neutral design and atmosphere. They may boast the greatest amenities comfort-wise, and the greenest additions, but where is that spark that...
One Bedroom Loft Stylish Tiny Perfectly Integrates in Natural Surroundings
10 Mar 2023, 03:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s easy to see why the Ningaloo Loft is the most popular tiny home model offered by the Australian-based builder Made by Bare. It boasts just the right size for a couple, looks modern, and uses some cool design hacks. Most of all, it was de...
Archer and Stellantis to Produce 650 Air Taxis per Year in Georgia
9 Mar 2023, 06:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Midnight is not only a catchy name for an aircraft, but one that you’ll want to remember. Among all eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing) this one not only has a major customer (United Airlines) but will also be produced in cooperat...
eVTOL Maker Beta Expands to One of the World’s Aerospace Capitals
9 Mar 2023, 05:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The year 2025 seems to be the magic one when we’ll suddenly start seeing air taxis conquer the skies, with dedicated vertiports and charging pads waiting on the ground. At least, this is what several players in the industry are promising, inc...
This State-of-the-Art Superyacht Was Once a Mine-Hunting Royal Navy Ship
9 Mar 2023, 05:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Bleu de Nimes boasts all the extravagant luxuries of today’s superyachts, yet it’s nothing like them. Everything about this ship-turned-superyacht is intriguing, starting with its history, to the fact that it’s had the same owner ...
Stunning Three-Bedroom Tiny Breaks the Norm With a Highly-Effective Design
9 Mar 2023, 03:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Australia’s unique natural landscapes and weather conditions can be challenging when it comes to housing, but they also seem to inspire builders to come up with remarkably creative solutions. The Booderee is unlike any other tiny home, blendi...
Airbus Takes a Different Approach to the Concept of Fuel Efficiency
8 Mar 2023, 07:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Airbus is leading a new European Union co-funded project that’s aiming to contribute to the ultimate goal of zero-emission commercial aviation operations by 2050. With aviation being notoriously difficult to decarbonize, focusing on brand-new...