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.
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...
The First eVTOL Designed and Built in Australia Takes to the Sky
22 Feb 2023, 10:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Over the past years, we’ve looked at different eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing) from all over the world, but none of them represented Australia. Well, that moment has come. The electric vertical aircraft that claims to be the f...
This Jet-Black Beast Shows What Ultra-Glam Yachting Is All About
22 Feb 2023, 09:55 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There's a reason why celebrities and superyachts are such a great match. There are few things that embody the millionaire lifestyle the way that vacations onboard huge luxury yachts do. Okto is the perfect example of that: glamorous from head ...
The Red Gum Integrates Unexpected Solutions Into a Sustainable Design
22 Feb 2023, 08:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / You won’t find too many builders who can admit that building your own tiny home is indeed cheaper and perhaps faster. Melbourne-based Treehab is ready to support folks who want to go the DIY route, but also offers its own cool designs, based ...
This Tiny Cocoon on Wheels Turns Simplicity Into an Art
21 Feb 2023, 11:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Confused by the “giant” tiny homes that keep showing up or the ones that look busier than conventional houses? Feast your eyes on the calm, peaceful, uncluttered beauty of the Barossa tiny. It takes us back to basics, reminding us about...
One of the World’s Largest Red Superyachts Shocks With Its Opulent Interior
21 Feb 2023, 05:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are quite a few luxury yachts in operation that boldly sport an unusual red color, but most of them are under the 50-meter (164 feet) mark. Until recently, Ipanema was considered the largest one in this category, but an even bigger, 80-meter ...
Birmingham Is the Latest Airport to Join the Zero-Emission Flight Race
21 Feb 2023, 03:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s been a long journey, but commercial aviation is finally getting closer to switching to aircraft with clean propulsion. Hybrid aircraft, battery-electric, or hydrogen-electric aircraft are gearing up to replace old-generation models that ...
Royal Navy’s Newest Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine Ready for Sea Trials
21 Feb 2023, 02:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Last summer, the Royal Navy was commissioning a new attack submarine, the eight vessel to ever bear the name Anson. Less than a year later, it’s getting very close to officially kicking off its first mission. Before that, it still needs to un...
The Airlie Is a Perfectly-Posh Tiny That Can Go Off-Grid
20 Feb 2023, 11:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The tiny living “revolution” seems to be taking over Australia. There are hundreds of builders specializing in this form of alternative housing, and that’s still barely enough to keep up with the demand. Luxe Tiny Homes is still a...
Auto Sales Billionaire’s 'Excellence' Megayacht Lives Up to Its Name in Every Way
20 Feb 2023, 05:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It might sound generic, but there’s actually a lot of meaning behind “Excellence,” the name of this striking megayacht. There were five previous superyachts bearing the same name, built for the same owner. This one is the ultimate...
Joby’s eVTOL Is the First of Its Kind to Be Tested at NASA’s Famous Wind Tunnel
20 Feb 2023, 03:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This California-based eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) is not the only one to claim that it will be ready to kick off commercial operations for its air taxi in just two years. But it’s backed by something that no other competito...
EHang’s Air Taxi Nails Autonomous Flight With Passengers on Board in Japan
20 Feb 2023, 02:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Things are moving fast in the AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) world. EHang, the Chinese air taxi manufacturer, isn’t wasting any time. Its latest accomplishment is a first for Japan and a milestone for the AAM industry: the EH12 eVTOL (electric v...
Unexpected Design Details Make the Cerulean Tiny Home Unlike Any Other
17 Feb 2023, 06:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Most of the time, it’s easier to stick to tried-and-true designs, rather than risk controversy. Luckily, once in a while, bold folks like the creators of this gooseneck tiny home dare to break the norm and come up with some fresh ideas. Peopl...
Volvo Chairman’s Beautiful Sailing Yacht Goes to a New Owner
17 Feb 2023, 03:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most discrete presences in the sailing yacht world, the delicate yet powerful Cygnus Montanus has changed ownership in the same quiet, mysterious manner. It’s rare to see a millionaire or billionaire holding on to the same yacht...
The UK Is Betting on Innovative All-Electric Vessels
17 Feb 2023, 02:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / UK officials are serious about transforming maritime transportation. With support from government funding, zero-emission concepts are turning into real vessels. Artemis Technologies, founded by an Olympic sailing champion, is leading the way. Ia...
The $69.5M Kogo Embodies Zen Luxury While Exploring the World
17 Feb 2023, 01:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Kogo is the kind of exceptional floating masterpiece that even superyacht haters can’t help to love. Born out of the creative genius of two legendary names in the industry, this massive vessel is more like a work of art than a pleasure craft....
French Billionaire’s Classic White Superyacht Is a Rare Japanese Beauty
16 Feb 2023, 05:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What do a former French President, a Japanese shipyard, and a billionaire yacht owner have in common? A striking, all-white superyacht was the thing that got them all in the center of attention once upon a time. Today, the classic Paloma remains a ...
The Gorgeous Darwin Proves That Gentleman’s Yachts Are Still Coveted
16 Feb 2023, 03:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / These days, boating lovers can metaphorically jump from one era to another, thanks to the huge diversity out there. Complex, Sci-Fi-inspired megayachts take you to the future, while majestic sailing boats made of wood take you back to a golden era....
Port of Gothenburg’s Old Workhorse Becomes Electric
16 Feb 2023, 02:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Conversion is becoming an important trend in more than one transportation sector. Old trains, aircraft, and vessels are swapping their old diesel engines for zero-emission alternatives. One thing’s for sure: this isn’t just faster than ...
Modern Well-Being Meets Classic Beauty in This Tiny Home With a Rare Rooftop Deck
16 Feb 2023, 01:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Downsizing is not always affordable and convenient, especially if you’re keen on a brand-new tiny house. How about going for a pre-loved home, instead? It’s faster, easier, more affordable and sustainable. One of the bad parts about ...