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 classic Australian Yacht’s Hull Is Made From 750-Year-Old Rare Timber
7 Dec 2022, 01:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you are lucky enough to spot the beautiful Princess Iluka at sea, it would be almost impossible to believe how old it is. The sleek silhouette and fresh paint give the yacht a vibrant appearance, and onboard you’d find all the amenities of...
Embraer Unveils Two Updated Sustainable Aircraft Concepts
6 Dec 2022, 05:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Last year, the reputable manufacturer of both commercial and military aircraft, Embraer, was announcing a pioneering series of aircraft concepts that would use only clean-energy and sustainable propulsion systems. As 2022 is coming to an end, Embra...
Lilium Launches a Luxury Limited-Edition eVTOL for Private Customers in the UK
6 Dec 2022, 04:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The incredible popularity of the Jetson One clearly showed that people are eager for a flight experience that allows more freedom, while also being better for the environment. A future where a lot of folks could be flying around in their private el...
American Millionaire Parts With His Luxury Yacht, the Perfect Boat for Family Getaways
6 Dec 2022, 04:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Many millionaires are known as serial yacht owners, typically going for a bigger, bolder vessel each time they decide it’s time for a change. This could be the case of David Dyer. A few years ago, he was enthusiastically sharing details about...
Billionaire’s Award-Winning Superyacht Is Easy to Love, But Hard to Sell
6 Dec 2022, 03:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Mysteriously-named 11.11, this superyacht stands out even among the most luxurious and extravagant pleasure crafts out there. But it seems to be far less lucky when it comes to finding a new owner. The unusually-sharp, masculine silhouette of 11...
Young Couple Loves Traveling With Two Huskies in This Adorable Vintage VW Bus
6 Dec 2022, 02:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s incredible how an old little bus can become a beloved member of the family, a welcoming home for guests, and a social media superstar, all at once. Who wouldn’t love the Cali Blue Bus? We’ve shared the stories of many coup...
Two-Loft Luxury Tiny Home Sports an Atypical Bathroom and a Fancy Kitchen
6 Dec 2022, 02:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Tiny homes such as this 36-foot (10.9 meters) model built by Alabama Tiny Homes are perfect for those who don’t want to stray too far from the familiarity and comfort of conventional housing. A spacious, modern kitchen with enough room for gu...
Skyports to Pave the Way for Future Air Taxi Operations All Over the World
5 Dec 2022, 05:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / You can feel the excitement in the air – eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) commercial operations are closer than ever to becoming a daily routine. For a long time, it was only about these electric air vehicles that combine the qu...
Archer’s eVTOL Demonstrator Completes First Full Transition Flight at 105 MPH
5 Dec 2022, 04:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This California-based startup made headlines when United Airlines announced it had agreed on a $10 million downpayment for 100 of its future eVOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing). And it has the huge ambition of becoming the first company ...
Watch the Heavyweight CH-53G “Dance” During a Special Test in Germany
5 Dec 2022, 04:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The airplanes and helicopters of the future are supposed to be better not just for the environment, but also in terms of flight experience. The solutions that are developed for cutting harmful emissions could also drastically reduce the noise and v...
Car Magnate’s James Bond-Themed Superyacht Sold in Record Time
5 Dec 2022, 03:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you could have the perfect luxury yacht built just for you, what inspiration would you choose? The world of James Bond is the unsurprising theme of not just one, but several superyachts currently in operation. One of them is Casino Royale, an Am...
Billionaire Parts With His $137M German Masterpiece Boasting a Unique Observation Lounge
5 Dec 2022, 02:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It looks like once you get the yachting “bug,” it becomes impossible to stay faithful to a single pleasure craft, no matter how spectacular. This billionaire owner joined the club relatively late in his life, compared to others, but has...
An Unusual Builder Shows Off What Might Be the Perfect Tiny Home
5 Dec 2022, 02:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What exactly is the perfect tiny home? Each builder has their particular vision and interpretation, but in this case, it’s all about the customers’ feedback throughout the years. It might be surprising, but this is what most of them wou...
A Tiny Oasis of Peace, the Two-Loft Kokako Feels Like a Much Larger Home
3 Dec 2022, 22:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s incredible how the choice of materials and color palette can influence the overall feel of a house that’s really tiny. In the case of Kokako, one of the latest models by Build Tiny, the atmosphere is that of a Japanese teahouse or ...
Two-Loft Babbalucci With a Split Staircase Might Be the Dreamiest Tiny Home Ever
2 Dec 2022, 22:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The team over at Build Tiny in Katikati, New Zealand, has done it again. They’ve shared details about one of their latest custom builds and it’s even lovelier than you’d expect. A cocoon of peace and relaxation in soothing pastel ...
One of the Largest and Most Glamorous Superyachts in Australia Goes Up for Auction
2 Dec 2022, 05:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s huge, it boasts an over-the-top Versace interior, and it’s called Mistress. This is the superyacht that is getting all the attention right now in Australia, as it’s about to be auctioned off this weekend. One of the most a...
Airbus Partners With the Biggest SAF Producer to Ramp Up Sustainable Fuel Availability
2 Dec 2022, 04:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Although they’re working on pioneering electric and hydrogen-based propulsion solutions, the biggest players in the aviation industry, such as Airbus and Rolls-Royce, are perfectly aware that that’s going to take a long time. Aviation i...
Watch Three Racing Flying Cars Fly Together for the First Time, in South Australia
2 Dec 2022, 04:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / You’ve probably heard about the Airspeeders, the electric flying cars specifically designed for racing. Alauda Aeronautics just reached another milestone on the way to this innovative racing series – three Speeders were successfully flo...
One of the Most Stunning Superyachts in Dubai Right Now Is the $156M Tranquility
2 Dec 2022, 03:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The awe-inspiring Tranquility makes an appearance that will be hard to forget by those who witness it. We’re talking about a mammoth 300-footer (91.5 meters) that’s equally an ice-class vessel built for world exploration and an ultra-gl...
Retail Billionaire’s New Superyacht on Display at Upcoming Glamorous Event
2 Dec 2022, 02:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The year is almost over, but not for the luxury yacht market, always buzzing with exciting events and surprising news. One of the most spectacular moments coming up is the Antigua Charter Yacht Show, and one of the biggest superyachts to be display...