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 New-Generation Explorer Is Ready for Its First Winter Adventure in the Caribbean
28 Nov 2022, 03:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Spending a week or two in the Caribbean during the winter already sounds like a dream for many, but it gets even better if that happens onboard a luxury yacht that’s a new-generation explorer at heart. We’ve said it before – t...
The First of the Royal Navy’s Future Anti-Submarine Frigates Is Almost Complete
28 Nov 2022, 02:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The future fleet of the UK’s Royal Navy will include eight City-class frigates. The first one of them, HMS Glasgow, has entered the final development stage, after been acquainted with the water through a new, modern procedure developed by the...
This Classic Beauty Was a Billionaire’s Single and Final Yacht
28 Nov 2022, 02:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / In a world where the world’s richest people become “serial yacht owners,” constantly looking for bigger and more impressive new toys, it’s refreshing to find out that a well-respected billionaire who developed a unique proje...
Three Friends Turned an Old Static Caravan Into a Quirky, Ultra-Stylish Home
28 Nov 2022, 01:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When not just one, but three creative people pour their soul into a renovation and design project, the result can only be amazing. An old static caravan from a classic British brand was successfully turned into a spectacular holiday home that&rsquo...
The Pequeno May Be Small, but It Flaunts a Unique Split-Loft with a Bedroom and Office
25 Nov 2022, 05:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Everyone’s idea of the perfect home is different. Some need a generous kitchen for cooking family meals, some dream of a cozy living room with a fireplace, while others need more space for a home office. The Pequeno (Spanish for “small&...
Europe Confirmed as Leader in the Growing Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market
25 Nov 2022, 05:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With hydrogen still a long way from fueling regular commercial or even military flights, SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) is heralded as the best solution for green aviation that’s available here and now. One of the bumps in the road, however,...
The Number of Homebuilt Aircraft Fatal Accidents Has Increased, Data Shows
25 Nov 2022, 04:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Going on a solo boat trip, taking an all-terrain vehicle off-road, or flying an amateur-built or experimental aircraft are all adrenaline-pumping endeavors for people with an adventurous spirit. But they’re also risky business, sometimes endi...
One of the Most Mysterious Billionaire Floating Toys Arrives in Australia
25 Nov 2022, 03:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Getting to see a multimillion-dollar superyacht up close would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many of us. Sometimes, mysterious pleasure crafts owned by the rich and famous show up in unexpected places, leaving everyone guessing about the ...
New York Billionaire’s Award-Winning Toy Is a Rugged Explorer That Traveled the World
25 Nov 2022, 02:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Truly fit for a billionaire, the aggressive-looking Falco Moscata is an adventurer’s dream come true, meant to explore the most remote parts of the world in perfect style and comfort. Head-turning, rugged, powerful, and multi-award-winnin...
Grandparents Turn an “Ugly” Old Van Into a Lovely Tiny Home in Six Months
25 Nov 2022, 02:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sitting in a gorgeous countryside area that’s perfect for relaxation but also close enough to civilization, this unusual glamping retreat was once a vintage camper with a bad paint job. Katie and Steve Gassner saw its potential and quickly tu...
UK’s Massive Flagship Squeezed Through Narrow Fjords for Its First-Ever Visit to Oslo
24 Nov 2022, 04:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s not just megayachts that have to make it through challenging narrow spaces, like Jeff Bezos’ infamous new toy. HMS Queen Elizabeth, the Royal Navy’s flagship, recently had to face not just the weather in Norway, but also the ...
The Largest Yacht to Appear on “Below Deck” Is an Opulent Andrew Winch Masterpiece
24 Nov 2022, 04:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Season 10 of the Below Deck series premiered a couple of days ago, and the newest luxury yacht to make an appearance is the largest one to be featured in the show. Water lovers and yachting enthusiasts will be happy to be able to watch the stunning...
Millionaire Parting With His Incredible Family Yacht, A True Floating Luxury Resort
24 Nov 2022, 04:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It doesn’t come from one of the most prestigious yacht builders in the world, and it doesn’t cost tens of millions, but Robbie Bobby is a truly impressive family yacht. Both a small explorer and a lavish resort on water, this pleasure c...
Beautiful German Vintage Camper Reveals One of the Most Harmonious Interiors
24 Nov 2022, 02:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Thank God for vacation rentals – this is how numerous old campers, vans, train cars or houseboats all over the world get a second life, instead of being left to fall apart and disappear. This retro gem aptly-named Nostalgia sits in an unexpec...
Johnny Carson’s Former Yacht Is an American Powerhouse Even After Two Decades
24 Nov 2022, 02:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most popular luxury charter yachts in Alaska over the past years happens to be an all-American vessel once owned by a celebrity, now looking for a new owner. This 130-foot (39.6 meters) yacht built by the prestigious Westport shipyard...
Get Ready to Turn Heads Everywhere You Go With This Flashy Gooseneck
23 Nov 2022, 05:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Nearly every kind of mobile home out there tries to entice you with its warm and friendly interiors, in the attempt to make you feel at home right away. But there are very few that focus on how good the exterior looks. In fact, some of them (especi...
O’Natalina Is How You Turn a Decades-Old Yacht Into a Sumptuous Floating Mansion
23 Nov 2022, 04:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If cats have nine lives, yachts seem to have twice as many. It’s stunning to see how a vessel can reinvent itself decade after decade. Tankers or patrol ships become luxury yachts, classic yachts become modern charter vessels, and so on. The ...
British Patrol Ship HMS Spey Trains Alongside Japanese Warships for the First Time
23 Nov 2022, 03:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s been an exciting month for the Royal Navy offshore patrol ship HMS Spey and its crew. The vessel got to visit Japan for the first time, sail together with a stunning Japanese warship, and participate in one of the greatest military exerc...
Adorable Hidden Cabin Is Actually a Vintage Camper in Disguise
23 Nov 2022, 03:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / For many, a true vacation would be to go somewhere off-grid, far away from the city life with all its negative and positive traits, surrounded by nothing but nature and animals. A little cabin tucked away in the beautiful Adelaide Hills of Australi...
This Two-Loft Tiny House Reveals Gorgeous Rustic Luxury Interiors, Including a Fireplace
23 Nov 2022, 02:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Rustic, wooden cabins are everyone’s favorite when winter comes. What if you could have your own, and take it anywhere you like? This beautiful build by Simblissity makes woodwork look and feel incredibly luxurious, and it’s designed as...