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.
Gorgeous Custom Tiny Mixes Functionality With Style in a Single-Level Layout
2 Dec 2022, 02:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Nobody can deny the versatility of tiny living – so many options hide behind the “tiny” concept, from the smallest and most compact to large, farmhouse-like builds. This custom new home ready to be delivered to its owner by Tiny H...
$13.9 Million Waterfront Mansion in North Carolina Boasts a Huge Floating Dock
1 Dec 2022, 05:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Imagine waking up to the spectacular views of the North Carolina coast, easy to admire through the giant panoramic windows of your sumptuous bedroom. Outside, your private yacht is ready for a cruise. Or, perhaps you prefer to take one of the small...
The State-of-the-Art Scenic Eclipse Is Ready to Embark on an Epic Tour of Japan
1 Dec 2022, 05:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A yacht-like cruise ship that was designed to explore the Arctic and Antarctic regions in ultimate luxury is now getting ready for its first journey to Japan. Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours claims to have launched “the world’s first...
Volcopter’s Heavy-Duty Cargo Drone Carries Out Advanced Test Flights in Germany
1 Dec 2022, 04:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Unlike other eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) developers that come up with a single, versatile model for multiple roles, Volocopter launched both an air taxi and a cargo drone and has been testing them for some time now. Most recently...
This Redesigned Vintage Airstream Sits in One of the Highest Spots in the Hollywood Hills
1 Dec 2022, 03:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We’ve seen many vintage Airstream trailers that were beautifully redesigned, but few with such stunning views. Admiring the Los Angeles city lights, the famous Hollywood sign, and the canyon from one of the highest spots in the Hollywood Hill...
Restored 1890s’ Train Car Is Now the Perfect Getaway for Vintage Glam Lovers
1 Dec 2022, 02:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Whether you call it “vintage glam” or “rustic luxury,” this unique getaway in New South Wales, Australia, has plenty of it. Couple that with off-grid, eco-friendly accommodation, and you’ve got one of the most unique t...
This Two-Loft Tiny’s Split Staircase Leads to a Unique Upstairs Living Room
1 Dec 2022, 01:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Bambou (French for “bamboo”) is a name that perfectly suits this beautiful tiny home. The simple, dark silhouette reveals a remarkably bright, modern interior with a fresh vibe. Both functional and cozy, it’s based on an atypical ...
The Biggest Luxury Yacht Ever Built in Poland Will Soon Reveal Its Bespoke Beauty
30 Nov 2022, 05:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Not many superyacht builders can claim the honor of having built a nation’s flagship. Conrad Shipyard in Poland has officially done it twice – first with the Viatoris, and now with Ace. Until recently, the 133-foot (40 meters) Viator...
A New Major Partnership Is Gearing up to Introduce Methanol-Powered Tugs
30 Nov 2022, 04:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sparky, Hydrotug, and Zeeboat are the names of some of the most innovative tugs to enter the market these past two years. Tugs are often left in the shadow while tankers, cargo ferries and other bigger vessels get all the attention, but making them...
World’s Greenest Ferry Has Cut Carbon Emissions by More Than Half During Its First Year
30 Nov 2022, 03:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / In the fall of 2021, the Finland-based shipping company Wasaline was introducing what it claimed to be “the world’s most environmentally friendly passenger vessel,” the Aurora Botnia. One year later, the results seem to exceed ev...
Bluenest and Eve to Start Working on Vertiport Operations for Unmanned Air Taxis
30 Nov 2022, 03:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the newest collaborations in the UAM (Urban Air Mobility) sector is a confirmation of how important this sector has become in the wider aviation industry. One of the partners is the UAM spin-off of Embraer, the reputable aircraft manufacture...
This Tiny Cabin on Wheels Brings a Rustic Twist to Vacations on the Beach
30 Nov 2022, 02:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Talking about the ocean and vacations on a private beach brings images of luxury resorts or quirky vintage Airstreams with a bohemian vibe, for many of us. But when it comes to Canada, with its gorgeous woods, a rustic, wooden cabin on the beach so...
This American Superyacht Used to Be a Florida Millionaire’s $31M “Floating RV”
30 Nov 2022, 01:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Dutch, Italian, and German shipyards are known for launching the most spectacular luxury yachts in operation today, a lot of them owned by celebrities and billionaires. But American-built luxury yachts are often the choice of U.S.-based magnates wh...
Triple MTU Engines Turn the Fabulous Matsu Into a 37 MPH Beast
29 Nov 2022, 04:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The perfect mix of Italian style and performance knows no limits in its automotive applications. A stunning yacht such as Matsu could easily be considered the sea-going equivalent of a luxury sports car. It’s not only incredibly good-looking,...
Japanese Air Taxis Gearing Up for Commercial Operations in Vietnam
29 Nov 2022, 03:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The UAM (Urban Air Mobility) sector is buzzing, and not just in the U.S. or in Europe. After seeing the various eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) models developed by numerous manufacturers all over the world, it’s now time to foc...
Rolls-Royce and easyJet Complete World’s First Aero-Engine Run on Hydrogen
29 Nov 2022, 03:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Rolls-Royce hits another milestone on the way to green aviation. Together with British airliner easyJet, it has accomplished the first successful ground test of a modern aircraft engine powered by hydrogen. At the beginning of this year, Rolls-...
Young Couple Shares Why They Quit Living On a Vintage Sailboat After One Year
29 Nov 2022, 02:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The freedom of living in a mobile home is not restricted to land. Plenty of people take to the sea. It could even be argued that more and more have done so due to the pandemic. When it broke out, being out at sea seemed like the perfect way of stay...
This Double Decker Worked Hard for Almost Three Decades, Now It’s an Adorable Home
29 Nov 2022, 02:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Thanks to the unprecedented development of the “tiny movement,” and unconventional tourism, there are all sorts of vehicles out there turned into spectacular vacation homes. Some of them are really old and could have faced a sad ending ...
German Millionaire’s Military-Style Superyacht Dwarfs Others in Qatar
29 Nov 2022, 01:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / During this year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar, some of the most luxurious yachts can be admired in the area. After all, this is widely considered one of the best ways to enjoy a sports event – onboard a floating mansion with all the added ...
Golfer Dustin Johnson Also Loves to Fish, Has Two Yachts Moored Close to His Mansion
28 Nov 2022, 04:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The whole package for a successful athlete can look something like this – a beautiful wife, a fabulous Florida mansion, a Range Rover in the garage, and two luxury yachts moored in a private marina nearby. For 38-year-old professional golfer ...