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 Clever 2-in-1 Kitchen Makes This Compact Tiny Home Surprisingly Practical
30 Apr 2024, 09:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When it comes to tiny living, enjoying the benefits of a compact, transportable frame without having to sacrifice the functionality of a traditional kitchen is perfectly possible. Cleverly designed homes like the Mobi 02 Heather find ingenious ways...
Six Airlander 10 Aircraft to Enter Service in the Scottish Highlands and Islands
29 Apr 2024, 12:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Not just one, but a total of six Airlander 10 aircraft could provide emission-free air mobility in the extended area of the Scottish Highlands and Islands before the end of this decade, following an agreement between the manufacturer and HITRANS (T...
Aussie Shipyard to Build Trailblazing 236-foot Electric Ferry
29 Apr 2024, 11:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A new partnership between two giants in the maritime industry will lead to the birth of a 100% green ferry more than 236-foot-long. What makes this project even more unique is that this innovative electric vessel will be built by one of the world&#...
The Little Lodge Turns Downsizing Into a Glamorous Experience
29 Apr 2024, 10:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It's hard to pick just one favorite feature of this incredible custom tiny house. From the wonderful tiny porch to the sophisticated finishes, the Little Lodge successfully proves that glamorous luxury can come even in the form of an ultra-com...
This Compact Tiny House Is All About Modern Minimalism With a Bohemian Twist
29 Apr 2024, 09:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Mobi House is not only one of the most prolific tiny house builders worldwide but also one that's known for its Scandinavian-inspired creations that maximize functionality while adding a modern-rustic touch. The Zinnia-Begonia tiny takes this ...
This Modern Tiny Uses Bay Windows to Create a Truly Unique Work Area
26 Apr 2024, 12:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you're looking for a spacious, traditional family house on wheels, the Boardwalk isn't it; what you'll find inside this cleverly designed miniature home is the perfect setup for a modern adventurer, an urban traveler who needs to ...
Californian Joby Air Taxis Could Soon Be Flying Between Abu Dhabi and Dubai
26 Apr 2024, 12:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Close to getting the green light from the FAA (the Federal Aviation Administration) for its electric air taxi, the California-based Joby is also expanding its international presence. As soon as next year, this American-made eVTOL (electric vertical...
Compact Dual-Loft Tiny Reveals One of the Best Coastal-Style Interiors
26 Apr 2024, 11:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A beautiful king loft bedroom and a well-equipped bathroom are just two of this tiny home's highlights. Massive storage meets true comfort inside this compact house on wheels that embodies the relaxed, dreamy spirit of a timeless coastal lifes...
A Lucky Owner Grabbed This Freshly-Refitted Classic Yacht for Less Than $4M
26 Apr 2024, 11:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A stunning outdoor cinema, a big jacuzzi, and a VIP stateroom that's so luxurious it becomes a second master suite - everything sounds like the amenities of a young luxury yacht recently introduced at one of the major superyacht events o...
Watch The Alia-250 eVTOL Nail Its Full Transition With a Pilot in the Cockpit
24 Apr 2024, 07:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you're an aviation enthusiast, particularly when it comes to the new-generation eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing), this video of the Alia-250 will probably give you goosebumps. It's a highly rewarding achievement for the V...
Gulfstream’s New Flagship Business Jet Officially Enters Service
24 Apr 2024, 07:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most highly-anticipated luxury jets is officially in service. The first two units of the G700 were delivered to their customers and are ready to show what they can do. Gulfstream customers are accustomed to higher standards, and the ...
Two Drop-Down Decks Turn This Ultra-Functional Tiny Into the Ultimate Outdoor Oasis
24 Apr 2024, 06:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / "On-the-Go Opulence" is much more than a catchy phrase; it’s the perfect way to define this quirky and wonderfully ingenious house on wheels. Forget everything you thought you knew about tiny homes and explore this whimsical haven p...
This Gorgeous 20-foot Tiny Is What a Contemporary Beach House Should Be Like
24 Apr 2024, 05:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Compact, easily transportable, yet also ultra-stylish and exuding a relaxed vibe – this is what today's beach homes and weekenders in general should be like. Tiny houses like the gorgeous Kill Devil Hills give us a glimpse into a reinven...
Watch Two Jetson One Personal Aircraft Fly in Formation for the First Time
23 Apr 2024, 12:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The most well-known personal electric aircraft scored another milestone: two of these piloted aircraft flew in formation, paving the way for an exciting future. It's almost impossible not to know about Jetson One, the one-seat eVTOL designe...
This American Flying Car Is the 1,000th Design Registered in the World eVTOL Directory
23 Apr 2024, 11:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) took a historic step when it launched its World eVTOL Aircraft Directory. This month, it officially marked the 1,000th design registered in this unique Directory, and it happens to be the H1-X two-seat personal ele...
Vintage Superyacht Built in Australia Sold for Twice as Much as It Did a Decade Ago
23 Apr 2024, 10:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The majestic-looking Cloud Atlas could be considered one of the lucky superyachts; it changed hands only a couple of times throughout the decades, and its worth continued to grow instead of decreasing to the point where it was now sold for more tha...
World’s Largest Ship Running on Green Hydrogen Is a New-Generation Ferry Made in Norway
22 Apr 2024, 07:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Norwegian transport company Torghatten Nord has officially selected the shipyard that will build the two hydrogen-powered ferries set to become the world's largest ships running on green hydrogen. Two years ago, the Norwegian company won a ...
Ultra-Modern Gooseneck Dazzles With a Fold-Down Balcony and a Smart Layout
22 Apr 2024, 06:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It's no wonder why this impeccable-looking gooseneck is described as The Star; it boasts the full mobility of a road-legal travel trailer while providing incredible functionality that could rival that of any contemporary dwelling. The Stella r...
The Pumpkin Tiny Is a Masterclass in Modern Rustic Functionality
22 Apr 2024, 05:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Is it possible to enjoy both the familiar coziness of a traditional wooden cabin and the ingenious functionality of a contemporary abode in the same tiny house? The answer is yes, and the colorful Mobi 08 Pumpkin is here to prove it. Homes on wh...
Quirky Sailboat-Shaped Tiny Home Hides a Special Sunken Roof Deck
19 Apr 2024, 10:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you happen to love sailing just as much as sustainable, affordable living, you'll surely be intrigued by this unusual and clever tiny house. Shaped like a boat and fitted with an observation lounge-style deck on the roof, the Schooner has a...