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.
Austrian Billionaire’s Extravagant Superyacht Comes With a $1 Million Mini-Yacht
19 Oct 2022, 01:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / To own a vessel that’s worth more than $1 million would be a luxury for most of us, but in the case of a billionaire, this is just one of the tenders that come with the mothership, a fabulous superyacht. With the owner’s connection to t...
The Airbus Beluga Landed in the U.S. After More Than a Decade, Powered by SAF
18 Oct 2022, 04:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Thirteen years ago, the Airbus Beluga traveled to the U.S. with a special purpose – to deliver the European module “Tranquility” for the International Space Station (ISS). Now, it landed on American soil once again, with a similar...
Aero Engine Maker Pours More Cold Water on the Supersonic Flight Dream
18 Oct 2022, 03:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It looked like Boom Supersonic seemed unstoppable on its upward trajectory, especially after rumors that it would build its aircraft in North Carolina were confirmed. But the 2029 launch target now looks like a distant dream. As amazing as it may l...
This Luxury Sailing Catamaran Is Ready for Faraway Voyages, No Need for Crew
18 Oct 2022, 03:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Designed by a World Champion catamaran racer and an award-winning naval architect, this small but mighty sailing catamaran is a luxurious floating vacation home that’s also meant to be very easy to handle. One of the pitfalls of large moto...
This Sleek New Swedish RIB Cruises at 46 MPH While Burning Dramatically Less Fuel
18 Oct 2022, 02:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Swedish boat builder launches a unique watercraft that doesn’t just look cool and feel comfortable but is also better for the environment. This drastic change was obtained by going for an inboard engine instead of an outboard, despite the pre...
The New 2023 Triton 21 XrT Is All About Performance, Can Unleash 300 Horsepower on Water
18 Oct 2022, 01:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you feel like taking your fishing game to the next level, you’ll need the right companion for that. Triton’s new flagship boat seems to cut out for the job. Packed with a high-performance Mercury engine, the 2023 Triton 21 XrT offers...
Abandoned Pirate Ship Is Now One of the Coolest Houseboats, a Floating Wonderland
18 Oct 2022, 01:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We’ve talked about many interesting houseboats before, either luxurious or off-grid, but this one has something to top them all – the magic of childhood fantasies. No matter what age you are, you’re going to feel like a kid again ...
Japanese-Inspired Peony Is the Only Tiny House Close to One of the Famous Pink Lakes
17 Oct 2022, 04:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / You’ve surely heard about Paris Hilton’s infamous string of Barbie-pink luxury cars or influencer Jeffree Star’s car collection in the same color palette. They’re probably happy to know that there are also pink lakes in the ...
The Largest Aviation Convention This Year Is Powered by Sustainable Fuel
17 Oct 2022, 03:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) is being heralded as the best solution for green flights, what better way to support it than by using it at one of the most important events in the industry? Attendees at this year’s NBAA-BACE show will have...
An Airbus A320neo Takes Off Powered by the First Batch of Chinese Sustainable Fuel
17 Oct 2022, 02:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)’s potential as the fastest and most reliable way to decarbonize commercial aviation is undeniable, but there’s still a long way to go until it will be used in high percentage. A big part of this evolution...
Get Ready to Meet “Midnight,” United Airlines’ Future Air Taxi
17 Oct 2022, 02:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Exciting news in the urban air mobility (UAM) sector – in just a few weeks, one of the most highly-anticipated eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing) will be officially introduced at an open house event. United Airlines and Stellanti...
Millionaire Parts With His Barely-Used Toy, the World’s Largest Red Superyacht
17 Oct 2022, 01:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Whether or not they shared it with charter guests, you’d think that someone who owns a spectacular luxury yacht would make the most of it. But this particular one, which happens to be the largest one in the world boasting a fiery red hull, ha...
This Beach House Boasts an Unusual Circular Design, Is Entirely Sustainable
17 Oct 2022, 01:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Many have pointed out the connection between electric cars and sustainable, smart homes as one of the features of a new kind of lifestyle. If our vehicles should be much friendlier to the environment in the future, then our dwellings should follow ...
This U.S. Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Is Gearing up for a Very Different Kind of Action
14 Oct 2022, 03:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s not all serious business for the venerable USS Abraham Lincoln. The well-known aircraft carrier was selected to host one of the most special events in the U.S. this year – the Armed Forces Classic men’s college basketball gam...
Japanese Vessel Completes World’s First Biofuel-Powered Voyage for Ethylene Transport
14 Oct 2022, 02:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Vessels such as tankers and carriers are rarely in the spotlight, and that’s mostly when something bad happens, like one of them getting stuck somewhere. But shipping is responsible for a significant percentage of the global toxic emissions w...
Researchers Descend to Unexplored Depths With Help From an Old American Expedition Vessel
14 Oct 2022, 02:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s been said many times that the depths of our planet’s oceans are just as mysterious as outer space. Much of that is still unreachable, but every small step in that direction is progress. A team of researchers got to explore for the ...
Greek Billionaire’s Fabulous Yacht Blends Minimalistic Style With Abundant Luxury
14 Oct 2022, 01:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Always an interesting mix between classic sailing yachts and modern motor yachts, today’s motor sailing yachts offer the best of both worlds. They are just as luxurious, spacious, and comfortable as superyachts but still offer the unique expe...
The Tiniest Glamping Caboose Is Actually a Retro Camper, Packs a Lot of Charm
14 Oct 2022, 00:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We’ve talked about many train cars, dating from the ‘40s till the ‘80s, which were restored and given a second life by turning them into unique holiday rentals. But this time, it’s the other way around – this is probab...
Italy’s New Flagship Carrier Is Making Sustainability Cool, Launches a Special Livery
13 Oct 2022, 04:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We know that sustainability is one of the biggest trends in commercial aviation right now and for years to come. But a European airline had the idea of making it even more obvious by displaying the message on the fuselage of the new Airbus A220 air...
U.S. Military Dogs Got Special Helicopter Training for the First Time
13 Oct 2022, 03:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Military dogs have a hard job to do, giving U.S. troopers a helping paw in a variety of missions, from standard patrolling to arms and explosives searching and drug detection. But, like any other soldier, they can get hurt and require immediate med...