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.
A Unique VTOL Concept to Kick Off Flight Tests in Austria
8 Mar 2023, 06:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It sounds complicated, but the Cyclogyro technology is at the heart of this flying contraption that seems to be in a league of its own. It’s called the CycloRotor and it has just reached a milestone on its way to commercial operations. No ...
Italian Millionaire’s $69M Superyacht Is a Jaw-Dropping Man Cave on Water
8 Mar 2023, 05:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The recent focus on Russian oligarch-owned superyachts had one positive side – it gave us a glimpse into what some of the most spectacular pleasure craft in the world hide inside, in terms of design features and amenities. Luckily, these are ...
A Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Flow Makes This Tiny Feel Bigger and Ultra-Inviting
8 Mar 2023, 03:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A single-level tiny home can be more spacious and welcoming than you’d expect, with the right design solutions. The New Zealand-based Raglan Tiny Homes builder knows how to keep things simple, but smart. Add the covered deck module, and/or th...
South Korea's Plana Aero Is Bringing Its Hybrid eVTOL to the U.S.
7 Mar 2023, 06:50 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / These are exciting times for eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) development and what has become known as AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) overall. In various places around the world, this emerging industry is gearing up for commercial launch...
A Twenty-Year-Old Dutch Vessel Is One of the Most Popular Charter Yachts in Australia
7 Mar 2023, 05:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you think that nobody would want a yacht that’s almost two decades old, think again. The beautiful Aurora just found a new owner, despite its venerable age. The reason is twofold – a Dutch pedigree plus a very recent refit. This migh...
Wine Cellars and a Fireplace Turn This Yacht Into a Grandiose Floating Mansion
7 Mar 2023, 04:50 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / During the recent pandemic, it became more obvious than ever why luxury yachts can truly be considered the perfect “home away from home.” While some folks might prefer the thrills and challenges of being the captain of their own sailing...
Beautifully Designed Tiny Travels With Its Generous Deck on the Same Trailer
7 Mar 2023, 03:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s the little things that make a house feel like a home – stepping outside on the porch at sunrise, barefoot; having friends over for dinner; spending lazy afternoons on the sofa, while the fireplace keeps the living room toasty. Is i...
Australia Is Getting Its First Vertiport Network for Electric Air Taxi Operations
6 Mar 2023, 07:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Australia is on a roll when it comes to future electric air taxi services. After presenting the first eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) designed and built domestically, a new collaboration is now paving the way for the country’s ...
Norway to Launch Largest Marine Hydrogen Project in the World
6 Mar 2023, 06:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Battery-electric ferries are already “old news,” it’s time for hydrogen-powered alternatives to take the lead. Norway, who was already one of the main promotors of LNG (liquefied natural gas) in the maritime industry, is determine...
The Automotive-Inspired $14M Four Jacks Proudly Flaunts Its American Heritage
6 Mar 2023, 05:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s built in the U.S., but exudes the unmistakable charm of pure Italian design. It’s been around for more than a decade, but was a pioneer back in the day. It could be the perfect luxury charter yacht, yet it was exclusively used by i...
This Gorgeous Two-Bedroom Tiny With a Deck Is Packed With Clever Design Solutions
6 Mar 2023, 03:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Living in a tiny home is mostly about downsizing, but the enhanced mobility actually encourages stronger connections with the outdoors, for a greater feeling of freedom. Tiny living isn’t just for daring individuals. More and more families ar...
The World’s First eVTOL Jet Is Getting Top-Level Flight Controls
24 Feb 2023, 07:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Every eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) manufacturer out there claims that their product is a world-first in one way or another. In the case of the Munich-based Lilium, its electric aircraft is heralded as the first eVTOL jet. The fina...
UK to Start Operating Revolutionary Hydrogen-Powered Autonomous Vessels
24 Feb 2023, 05:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / UK could become the first to start operating zero-emission ships that are also autonomous, in the world’s first green shipping corridor. The government is funding a complex project that combines unmanned sailing capabilities with liquid hydro...
This $93 Million Behemoth Is a Billionaire’s Definition of a Family Yacht
24 Feb 2023, 04:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Don’t be fooled by its simple name – there’s nothing basic about the B2 superyacht. Designed and built for an owner who was once the richest man in the world, this opulent vessel gives family vacations a whole new meaning. Back...
Two-Loft Tiny Clunes Proves That Perfection Is in the Details
24 Feb 2023, 02:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Transitioning from regular housing to a much smaller living space by conventional standards might not be the easiest change. But one of the best things about downsizing is greater overall control – every single detail matters, and it’s ...
A Danish City Will Have Air Taxis Landing on the Rooftop of Its Railway Station
23 Feb 2023, 08:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Dedicated airports for electric air taxis (known as vertiports) are still hard to imagine, but they could become part of our daily reality as soon as 2025. This seems to be the magic number on everyone’s lips in the industry. Denmark’s ...
Europe’s Busiest Airport Advances the Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
23 Feb 2023, 07:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Heathrow Airport is becoming one of the largest SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) users in the world and makes a stand for government support in this field. Despite its proven benefits, SAF is still hard to come by and too expensive to be used on a l...
This Jaw-Dropping Custom Superyacht Is the Fastest World Cruiser Around
23 Feb 2023, 06:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Few luxury yacht names match their spirit as well as Bold does. Aggressive, rugged, and self-sufficient, this military-inspired pleasure craft boasts the capabilities of both an explorer and a shadow vessel, while still highly luxurious. Needless t...
The Gorgeous Larnook Shows That Tiny Living Can Be Perfect for a Modern Family
23 Feb 2023, 03:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / In a virtual tiny home competition, this Australian-made model would most likely be crowned the most popular one. Everything about it is in perfect balance, from the style and layout to its technical features. Perfect for a couple, but adaptable ev...
The Californian Joby Air Taxi to Fly at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan
22 Feb 2023, 12:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / In 2025, Joby’s eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) will be one of the aircraft demonstrating air taxi services during the World Expo event in Osaka, Japan. It’s a significant step for the California-based manufacturer, which...