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.
Tournament Fisherman’s Luxury Mothership Is Turning Heads on the French Riviera
11 Nov 2022, 04:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This experienced captain has an entire fleet of fishing boats, all called Uno Mas, and is also the proud owner of a fabulous floating mansion that his family can enjoy during fishing expeditions. It looks like a regular luxury pleasure craft but al...
France Inaugurates the Most Advanced Test Site for eVTOL Operations in Europe
11 Nov 2022, 03:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Multiple partners joined forces to launch a state-of-the-art live airfield specifically designed for UAM (urban air mobility) technologies and operations in France. This will enable players in the industry to test all procedures in a real-life envi...
United Airlines to Launch America’s First Air Taxi Route, Coming to New York
11 Nov 2022, 02:38 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Next week, Archer will unveil the Midnight eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing). United Airlines purchased 100 of these air taxis and has now announced the first planned route on which they will operate. The two partners are gearing up to...
Glamorous Tiny Home Boasts a Perfect Main Floor Bedroom and a Versatile Workspace
11 Nov 2022, 02:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A lot of tiny houses need to compromise when it comes to sleeping places in order to save space in other areas. For those who aren’t big fans of loft bedrooms where there’s barely enough room to stand up, the popular builder Teacup Tiny...
This Gorgeous Yacht, a Classic Heesen Masterpiece, Was Sold for Pennies in the U.S.
10 Nov 2022, 05:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Why spend millions on a brand-new superyacht when you can get a beautiful vessel in impeccable condition, boasting the same luxuries as a new one, for cheap? The new lucky owner of this classic Heesen probably got one of the best deals of his life....
German Engineers Are One Step Closer to a Liquid Hydrogen-Electric Passenger Aircraft
10 Nov 2022, 04:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Project Heaven brought together several important names in European aerospace, including DLR, Pipistrel Vertical Solutions, Air Liquide Advanced Technologies (a cryogenic tank developer), and H2Fly, a company looking to develop a hydrogen-electric ...
The Infamous Nord Traveled 7,000 Miles from Hong Kong to Cape Town, Only to Disappear
10 Nov 2022, 04:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It seemed that no other superyacht could beat the crazy saga of Amadea, the infamous Russian-owned floating mansion that cruised for 18 days, going from Mexico to Fiji, only to be frozen as soon as it got there, and later escorted by U.S. authoriti...
This $300 Caboose From the 1950s Was One of the First to Become a Cozy Tiny Home
10 Nov 2022, 03:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Long before glamping was a trend and tiny living was so prevalent, someone had the great idea of renovating an old caboose and turning it into a guest cottage. That caboose is still around today and was even recently upgraded. This apparently mo...
Miami Millionaire’s Ultra-Modern Superyacht Sold in Record Time
10 Nov 2022, 02:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When you’re young and restless, you’re most likely not going to hold on to your shiny toys for too long. And, if you also happen to be a millionaire, those particular toys come with whopping price tags. This great-looking superyacht tha...
Rough-Looking Shipping Container Reveals One of the Quirkiest Tiny Homes Ever
10 Nov 2022, 02:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Shipping containers are like a blank canvas for the builder’s imagination. They can be turned into luxurious houses that are so sophisticated you’ll barely recognize the container themselves, farmhouse-inspired homes, or off-grid retrea...
British Armed Forces Inaugurate a Bespoke Trainer for the AW159 Wildcat
9 Nov 2022, 05:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Royal Navy students will get to experience weapon loading training not on the real rotorcraft but on a high-fidelity device that incorporates aircraft systems. It’s the first time they’ve been able to do that since the AW159 Wildcat hel...
“Fabulous Character” Is the Right Name for This Award-Winning Dutch Superyacht
9 Nov 2022, 04:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most interesting additions to the luxury yacht market is not a new build but an impressive model that can rival younger vessels with no effort. A rare example of perfect balance, this pleasure craft manages to be both classic and modern ...
New Snuggly Double Beds Blur the Lines Between Business and Leisure Flights
9 Nov 2022, 04:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the latest trends in commercial aviation has nothing to do with saving the planet or implementing the most advanced technological innovations. It’s all about snuggles. Yes, business class is becoming less about business and more about ...
This Vintage Caboose Traveled From New Hampshire to Canada Just to Become a Tiny Home
9 Nov 2022, 03:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Train rides in restored vintage coaches are a great way of keeping in touch with an important part of America’s history. But there’s a second way to experience the charm of old train cars, and that’s by renting a caboose turned in...
Gorgeous Tiny Home With a Loft and Covered Porch Was First a Beach Resort Rental
9 Nov 2022, 02:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you happen to love both the beach and tiny living, you’re in luck – two lovely small dwellings that were inspired by the ocean are now up for grabs, fully furnished and decorated. They’re only a few years old and built by the p...
Luxury Real Estate Tycoon Gets the First Bell 407GXi Helicopter in Israel
9 Nov 2022, 02:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Futuristic private jets such as the Jetson Aero promise to make personal flight affordable for everyone. However, until then, luxury private helicopters for VIP transportation can only be enjoyed by those with deep pockets. A construction mogul who...
Young Architect Turned His $1.5K Camper Into the Most Unique Tropical Tiny Home
8 Nov 2022, 05:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When you take a look at his social media, Daniel (Dani) Serrano looks like all the surfer dudes searching for the next best wave. But Dani also happens to be a very talented young architect who built his own tiny home in Nicaragua and launched a su...
The Decade-Old Light Holic Is Still One of the Most Sophisticated Bespoke Superyachts
8 Nov 2022, 04:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This superyacht’s building process started during a previous time of crisis in history. It was in late 2008 when shipyards were very careful about taking on major projects. It was also a complex task because the original owner wanted an ultra...
Fascinating Foxtrot 8 Wins Flagship of the Year Award in the UK
8 Nov 2022, 03:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / In a country that’s famous for its outstanding naval history, it’s only natural that historic vessels would be a fascinating attraction for the public. National Historic Ships UK (NHS-UK) supports their connection with the public by awa...
The Trailblazing Solar-Powered Zephyr to Help Provide Mobile Services for Japan
8 Nov 2022, 02:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Airbus is one of the leaders in terms of sustainability and green operations not just for commercial aviation but also for mobile connectivity and Earth observation. The Airbus HAPS (High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite) subsidiary is in charge of the re...