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.
Tony Parker Takes Delivery of His Brand-New $9 Million Luxury Explorer
23 Nov 2022, 02:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A fresh yacht will soon be spotted in some of the most luxurious locations around the world. It’s not only an impressive vessel by itself, but also highly anticipated due to its famous owner, none other than NBA star Tony Parker. Infinity Nin...
Futuristic New Zealand Yacht Gets an American Owner, Will Be Moving to the Bahamas
22 Nov 2022, 05:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A buyer who was looking for a powerful catamaran meant for family vacations, and with deep enough pockets, found that all his requirements would be met by a futuristic-looking yacht built all the way in New Zealand. Someone who can spend millio...
Chinese eVTOL Manufacturer EHang Joins an Innovative European Urban Mobility Project
22 Nov 2022, 04:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If manufacturing the eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing) themselves and the development of dedicated infrastructure can be considered the first and the second step, respectively, towards UAM (Urban Air Mobility), air traffic control tec...
Val the Valiant Is a Restored Iconic Camper Ready to Hit the Road in Style
22 Nov 2022, 04:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / All vintage campers have a story to tell, but each one will be prized even more in the country it originates from. This tiny camper from the ‘60s might look like just another cute oldie to American folks, but it’s an iconic symbol for t...
Seized Russian Oligarchs’ Superyachts Are in for a Very Expensive “Legal Purgatory”
22 Nov 2022, 03:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The $300 million Amadea became a symbol for the global response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, after U.S. authorities finally seized it following an unprecedented “hunt.” Although it was presented as a victory, it turned ...
Billionaire Car Collector’s Superyacht Is Also a Masterpiece, Worth $80 Million
22 Nov 2022, 02:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / You’d expect someone who built their fortune in the automotive industry to be a luxury car connoisseur. And David MacNeil doesn’t disappoint – he is considered one of the world’s top collectors. On top of that, he seems to h...
Jean Claude Van Tram Is Almost a Century Old, Now a Delightfully Retro Tiny Home
22 Nov 2022, 02:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Among the old means of transportation that are turned into quirky, charming tiny homes these days, trams are a rare sight. What makes this one in Victoria, Australia even more special is that it was built way back, in 1926. This new chapter in its ...
Airbus Shares More Details About Its Path Towards the Hydrogen-Powered ZEROe
21 Nov 2022, 05:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A couple of years ago, Airbus unveiled three aircraft concepts meant for zero-emissions flights. What they had in common was the use of liquid hydrogen for fuel, but they varied in terms of propulsion (two boasted turbofan engines, while the smalle...
This State-of-the-Art Patrol Vessel Can Deploy and Retrieve Its RHIB in One Minute
21 Nov 2022, 04:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Patrol boats are not just for military operators. There’s one called Captain Murchison being operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and now the same builder is developing a similar one for the California Department of Fish and W...
Hybrid-Electric Regional Aircraft Carries Out 33-Minute Maiden Flight From Los Angeles
21 Nov 2022, 04:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Aviation and shipping take turns when it comes to the hardest transport sector to decarbonize. One of the paths toward the net-zero goal is to implement innovative hybrid propulsion systems on existing aircraft or vessels. This is much easier and ...
RAF’s Voyager Becomes the First Active Military Aircraft to Fly With SAF in Both Engines
21 Nov 2022, 03:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It will be a while before fully-electric and hydrogen-electric aircraft can replace those in current commercial and military fleets. Until then, the alternative known as SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) is considered the most practical solution that...
Two-Bedroom Tiny Home With Hardwood Floors and a Fireplace Is Classy Inside and Out
21 Nov 2022, 02:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Forget tiny homes that are either too rustic or too modern, with not enough space. This impressive model built by KJE Tiny Homes is as elegant and sophisticated as a conventional family house, with a clever layout that makes it even more welcoming....
Old Camper Saved From Demolition Was Turned Into a Lovely Retro Tiny Home
21 Nov 2022, 02:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / People’s passion for vintage vehicles can sometimes make miracles. What now looks like an adorable tiny home with a vintage vibe was once a simple shell in really bad condition, just one step away from demolition. Luckily, Claris got a new li...
German Aerospace Startup to Begin Testing the First Staged-Combustion Engine in the EU
18 Nov 2022, 05:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The aerospace industry in Europe is gearing up to enter a new era. The UK is paving the way for historic orbital launches from European soil. Young companies in the industry are emerging in various countries. One of them is Rocket Factory Augsburg ...
UK’s Royal Navy Pumps Almost $2B Into a New Generation of Support Vessels
18 Nov 2022, 04:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Away from the spotlight, vessels such as Fort Victoria are the ones that ensure the success of the famous aircraft carriers and their task groups during extensive missions in remote locations. Therefore, it makes sense that the new-generation warsh...
Watch RAF’s Atlas Drop a Quad Bike Over Morocco During Its Longest-Range Airdrop
18 Nov 2022, 04:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Royal Air Force (RAF)’s Atlas Force successfully carried out its longest-range airdrop, flying from Oxfordshire to Morocco to deliver essential supplies to British troops on the ground. No military operation can succeed without the pro...
The Newest Ship to Sail from Miami Is the Largest and Greenest One Ever Built in Italy
18 Nov 2022, 03:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Next month, a brand-new cruise ship will kick off weekly cruises from Miami to the Caribbean. It’s not only MSC Cruises’ flagship and a spectacular New York-themed floating holiday retreat but also claims to be the largest and most tech...
Beat-Up Vintage Trailer Was Turned Into A Surprisingly Stylish Luxury Home on Wheels
18 Nov 2022, 02:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This successful project proves that a little TLC (and enough money) can do wonders, even with a vintage trailer that was in pretty bad condition. Sarah, who is known for her popular blog called Budget Gil, started with a simple idea and ended up wi...
Real Estate Millionaire Parting With His Luxury Italian Superyacht for $21 Million
18 Nov 2022, 02:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Although not a new build, the majestic Atlas is an exciting entry into the luxury yacht market. Proudly flaunting an Italian DNA and the prestigious Codecasa signature, this decade-old vessel was not only kept in great shape but also refitted a few...
Spaceport Cornwall Officially Gets the Green Light for UK’s First Orbital Launch
17 Nov 2022, 05:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Back in May 2021, the UK made a huge step on its way to joining the “space race” by emitting new regulations that would allow satellites and rockets to be launched from British soil for the first time ever. This opened up the way for se...