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.
A New Futuristic Flying Car Is Coming From the UK, Will Soon Take to the Sky
28 Oct 2022, 01:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / In the world of UAM (Urban Air Mobility), flying cars have a special place. As their name suggests, they look more like cars that can actually fly, in contrast to most eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing). The one named Oryx was develope...
Airbus Scores Record Sales for Air Medical Helicopters in North America
27 Oct 2022, 04:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Airbus Helicopter is maintaining its top position in the air medical market in North America, and the most recent sales figures confirm it. More than half of the helicopters operated for medical services in North America are an Airbus model, ei...
New Technology Will Take SailGP Catamarans to Unprecedented Speeds of Almost 70 MPH
27 Oct 2022, 04:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The prestigious competition that was created to bring speed at sea will soon offer even more adrenaline. New features will be added to the boats, allowing them to increase speed significantly, according to the SailGP boss, Sir Russell Coutts. No wo...
A 12-Year-Old Aviation Enthusiast Got a Real Military Chopper to Visit His School
27 Oct 2022, 03:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Helicopters such as the NH90, operated by the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), typically deal with challenging and risky tasks, such as casualty evacuation and disaster relief. But this time it was about making some school children happy and he...
South Africa Also Refuses to Reinforce U.S. Sanctions Against Russian Billionaire’s Yacht
27 Oct 2022, 02:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The saga of the secretive Nord continues. Unlike the infamous Amadea, which was seized by Fiji authorities soon after its arrival, enabling the U.S. to eventually take it away, the Nord superyacht seems to be strangely protected. After Hong Kong, S...
Get Ready to Learn to Pilot This Contraption in an Hour, Then Fly Around New York
27 Oct 2022, 01:50 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The world went crazy for the Jetson One, but before it, there was Hexa, claiming to be the world’s first personal electric aircraft. Both of these can be flown by anyone because they don’t require a pilot license, but only one of them w...
This Spanish Classic Yacht Is Ready for Adventure, Has Some Hidden Gems on Board
27 Oct 2022, 01:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you don’t mind the rugged look of this yacht that makes it more similar to ships than pleasure craft, you’ll discover some unexpected features on board. Although decades old, the Voyager can easily compete with younger models, thanks...
$52 Million Akira Is a Powerhouse Disguised as a Lavish Superyacht, Easily Hits 25 MPH
26 Oct 2022, 04:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Project Akira was created for those who want to indulge in all the luxuries of a typical superyacht that also have a “need for speed.” To achieve that, the first yacht in a new class of pleasure craft built by the renowned Heesen shipya...
World’s First Partly Wind-Powered Large Cargo Vessel Sails From Japan to Australia
26 Oct 2022, 03:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There was a lot of excitement at Newcastle port in Australia yesterday. Local port officials were eagerly waiting for the arrival of the Shofu Maru ship from Japan. This is not a regular coal carrier, but the first of its kind to use a modern wind-...
Rough-Looking Vintage Caboose Reveals a Lovely Interior Packed With Amenities
26 Oct 2022, 02:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There’s a reason why there are so many vintage train enthusiasts all over the world – railway history is fascinating, and each train car or caboose has a story to tell. Luckily, some of them are still around to this day and have been ca...
Adorable Vintage Camper Is a Hidden Gem, Blends Rustic Charm With Modern Comfort
26 Oct 2022, 01:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Camping can take many forms these days, from the good old-fashioned tent to incredibly luxurious dwellings surrounded by wilderness. But you can never go wrong with a vintage camper – it’s not only ingrained in the American lifestyle, w...
Japanese Tiny House Is Totally Self-Sufficient, Made for Off-Grid Living
26 Oct 2022, 01:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The tiny living movement is increasingly popular in many parts of the world. Still, for those who want to take it a step further, it’s not just about downsizing but also about having more freedom. The freedom to move around is also correlated...
Israeli Tech Millionaire’s American Luxury Yacht Has Been All Over the World
25 Oct 2022, 04:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Despite their large spaces onboard and lavish amenities that provide all the comfort of a floating home, most luxury charter yachts stick to certain areas that are well-known vacation destinations for wealthy guests. But this American-built beauty ...
One of the Most Secretive Oligarch-Owned Superyachts Makes Another Baffling Move
25 Oct 2022, 03:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The international hunt for the superyachts owned by sanctioned Russian oligarchs seems to be far from over, despite the legal and financial entanglements that are turning it into a mess. Even at this time, some of these luxury vessels are still bel...
Gorgeous Vintage Train Car Is Now a Luxury Inn, Once “Montana’s Greatest Publicity Stunt”
25 Oct 2022, 02:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / America’s history was partly written by its pioneering railways and the trains that crossed its territory. Each of the train cars that survived to this day, dating from different times in history, has a fascinating story to tell. Now known as...
Classic Vessel Becomes the Ultimate Luxury Explorer, Rocks a Submarine and Two Jacuzzis
25 Oct 2022, 01:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / During the first phase of the global pandemic, when isolation was highly desirable, many yacht owners saw the advantage of being able to remain at sea for extended periods without having to depend on shore infrastructure. This mammoth vessel would ...
Limited Edition Airstream Was Turned Into a Luxury Oasis in an Unexpected Setting
25 Oct 2022, 01:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The unmistakable Airstream trailer is a common sight throughout the U.S., but it definitely stands out when spotted in other places around the world. Even more so when it’s part of a limited edition. This particular one is found in the specta...
HMS Enterprise Got Closer to the North Pole Than Any Other Royal Navy Ship This Year
24 Oct 2022, 04:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While other ships from the UK Royal Navy’s fleet showed off their military skills in various training around the world, HMS Enterprise took on a different kind of challenge, and that is facing the harsh conditions of the Arctic. This versatil...
Classic Danish Navy Vessel Started a New Life as a Luxury Explorer Yacht
24 Oct 2022, 04:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There’s an ongoing debate in the automotive industry sparked by the heavy focus on entertainment and communication technology that makes cars not even feel like simple vehicles anymore. Similar to that, some people in the yachting industry co...
Double-Deck Tiny Home With Two Beautiful Terraces Can Be Transported Anywhere
24 Oct 2022, 03:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s no wonder that prefab tiny homes are increasingly popular – despite their industrial frame that seems the opposite of cozy, they turn out to be very practical, affordable, and even stylish alternatives to conventional housing. This...