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.
This Ultra-Luxurious Vintage Train Ride Literally Lays Out the Red Carpet for You
5 Jan 2023, 05:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you were to ask random people how they feel about trains and rail today, most of them would probably not have very nice things to say. Even fewer would associate rail with high-luxury transportation that also exudes a vintage flavor. Sure, there...
Stunning Custom Explorer Fetches $10M as Former Owner Goes for an Even Bigger Toy
5 Jan 2023, 04:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Most celebrities are happy to just enjoy spectacular superyachts occasionally, during lavish summer vacations, but millionaires who are truly passionate about boating want to dive deep into the design and construction process. What’s surprisi...
It’s Official: Stellantis Will Manufacture the Midnight Flying Taxi
5 Jan 2023, 03:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If anyone was still a non-believer when it came to eVTOLs (electric take-off and landing) and the prospect of regular flying taxi operations, this particular project should dissipate all remaining doubts. It’s not just about an ambitious airc...
This $11M Superyacht Miraculously Got a New Life After Risking Demolition
5 Jan 2023, 02:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As spectacular as they look once they hit the waves, superyachts that for various reasons end up having a miserable fate look terribly sad. A lot of work goes into building these mammoth vessels, not to mention the millions of dollars. Luckily, in ...
Cruise Ship Rescues Refugees Stranded on an Improvised Wooden Boat
4 Jan 2023, 07:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Passengers celebrating the arrival of the New Year onboard cruise ships were most likely not expecting to witness a rescue operation on their way back to the U.S. Unfortunately, this is becoming a common occurrence, as refugees are trying to get to...
Porsche Design’s New $9.5K Watch Celebrates the Return of the GP Ice Race
4 Jan 2023, 06:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There’s only one thing that can be even more exciting than this year’s upcoming GP Ice Race, and that is the brand-new limited-edition watch launched by Porsche Design, in collaboration with the GP team. In 1952, Paul Schwarz was win...
Caltech’s Groundbreaking Satellite Is Off to Space to Harvest Solar Power
4 Jan 2023, 05:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Decades ago, space was only a mystery that needed to be explored in order to be understood. The puzzle is still far from being “solved” (if it ever will be) but a whole new dimension was added within the past years, and continues to gro...
You Need $530 Just to Reserve a Cabin on this Fabulous Luxury Vintage Train for 2024
4 Jan 2023, 04:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Who hasn’t heard of the Orient Express train? The actual train, a vintage treasure, will be back on rails in a few years. Until then, another highly-anticipated vintage luxury version is ready to take passengers on a fabulous journey across I...
Microsoft Helps Hyundai’s Supernal Advance Its Flying Taxi Design
4 Jan 2023, 03:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Compared to most air taxi developers, Supernal has kept things relatively quiet so far, but it looks like it’s taking a big step in advancing its eVTOL design, with the help of a major partner. Heralded as the solution for the democratizat...
Couple Embarks on a Daring Journey Onboard a Refurbished Eco-Friendly Expedition Boat
4 Jan 2023, 02:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While most people are trying to stay as comfy as possible at home, away from nature’s wrath, some bold folks go looking for it. This couple is currently on a journey that might end up in the Arctic, and it’s not just for fun. The two ar...
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Powerful Cutter Battles Against Heavy Seas
3 Jan 2023, 06:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you think that chilling onboard a superyacht as the new year rolls in is a grand experience, you should see what it’s like onboard a military ship. Not for the faint of heart, sailing to the Arctic onboard a ship like the USCG Stratton see...
The Port of Valencia Starts Testing a Hydrogen Supply Station
3 Jan 2023, 05:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Every new year starts off with big plans for the month of January, on an individual level. A similar tendency can be traced when it comes to some commercial operations. In the case of the Spanish Port of Valencia, January will be “hydrogen mo...
Iconic Soviet Airliner Celebrates 60 Years Since Its Maiden Flight
3 Jan 2023, 04:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / These days, we’re talking about supersonic airplanes, ultra-luxurious cabins, and zero-emission propulsion systems for green flights. But before all of that, the forefathers of long-haul aviation paved the way for future evolution. One of the...
John Staluppi’s Famous Decade-Old Superyacht Sold for a Whopping $60 Million
3 Jan 2023, 03:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most spectacular luxury yacht sales in the U.S. ended 2022 in glory, and was centered around a stunning vessel inspired by James Bond, with an equally-stunning price tag. Unless they’re ready to commit to a single floating mansi...
Pioneering Female Pilot Joins the Jetson Team
3 Jan 2023, 02:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We are witnessing historic changes in aviation, with the unprecedented development of electric aircraft and a democratization of flying. A world where remotely-controlled high-tech drones compete in a new kind of motorsport, and where people can pi...
An Old American Bus With a VW Campervan on Top Is Off-Grid Luxury at Its Finest
1 Jan 2023, 22:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / “If you are arriving in the dark, we will provide torches” is not the kind of welcoming message you’d expect in 2023, but it makes perfect sense if you’re ready to leave behind the hamster-wheel lifestyle for a while and rec...
The Secretive 403-Foot Golden Odyssey Is the Most Expensive Yacht Sold in 2022
1 Jan 2023, 16:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / You’d expect that the most expensive superyacht out of all of those that were sold during the previous year would be highly publicized and that its new owner would be a global celebrity. Yet, that was not the case in 2022. Not only did the Go...
Aura Ranger VTOL: Tomorrow’s Ocean-Crossing Green Business Jet?
31 Dec 2022, 16:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Many air taxis are gearing up to provide emission-free short trips between cities, and there are even a few electric private jets that promise the satisfaction of flying solo without needing a pilot license. But is there a green future for the conv...
A Two-Vehicle Carport Is the Entryway to This Luxury Home Hanging Off a Cliff
25 Dec 2022, 23:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There’s an undeniable link between the cars and the buildings, especially private homes, of the future. Someone willing to spend more on a luxury electric vehicle wouldn’t want their home to not follow the same principles of environment...
Simplicity Meets Functionality Inside This Peaceful Single-Level Tiny Home
24 Dec 2022, 22:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Why make things complicated, when the art of simplicity is at the touch of your fingertips? Sure, it’s fun to explore intriguing options, but the tiny living trend has sometimes gone down some twisted roads – tiny houses aren’t th...