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.
Former UFC Boss Takes His Secretive $160M Superyacht Out for a Cruise in Canada
22 Sep 2022, 02:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you were not aware of the latest yachting trends, know that more and more superyacht owners are adding a so-called shadow vessel to their fleet, a “smaller” yet still impressive yacht that’s supposed to carry all the water toys...
This Renovated 1961 Airstream Keeps Its Retro Flair, Truly Feels Like Home
22 Sep 2022, 01:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are a lot of ways to define the concept of glamping, but the basic idea is to make traditional camping a bit more comfortable and even stylish. As long as it helps more people to enjoy the outdoors, it’s a good thing. And one of the mos...
Esther Is a Spacious Off-Grid Tiny Home in the Middle of a Swedish Forest
22 Sep 2022, 00:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A young Swedish family owns an eco-tourism retreat comprised of three tiny houses, each one enjoying full privacy and surrounded only by trees. Esther is the biggest model, proving that minimalism and sustainability don’t clash with modern co...
Formula One Driver’s Incredibly Quiet Luxury Toy to Appear at the Monaco Yacht Show
21 Sep 2022, 04:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / For yachting enthusiasts, the Monaco Yacht Show is one of the main events of the year, where new models, as well as some that continue to be iconic despite their age, can be admired up close. At this year’s edition, one of them is Eddie Jorda...
Egyptian Billionaire’s Brand-New $75M Yacht Flaunts Its Stunning Dark Blue Silhouette
21 Sep 2022, 03:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Who has time to think about economic or environmental global threats when they’ve got a new boat to show off? One that “happens” to be a custom floating mansion built by one of the world’s most prestigious Italian shipyards,...
The First Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 Yacht in Miami Can Reach the Bahamas in One Hour
21 Sep 2022, 02:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Miami has seen plenty of amazing boats worth millions of dollars, but one of the latest ones to “land” here is truly worth mentioning – the famous Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63, the epitome of floating luxury toys for thrill-seeking...
You’ll Be Charmed by This Cool Vintage Airstream Retreat, a First in the Philippines
21 Sep 2022, 01:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Airstream is an iconic symbol for the American lifestyle, so it stands out even more seen outside the U.S. No matter where you spot one, or whether it’s on the go or turned into a tiny home, you’ll get the same cool vibe that screams fr...
This Swedish Tiny House Is a Surprisingly Elegant Off-Grid Haven in the Forest
21 Sep 2022, 01:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Scandinavian design is still highly popular all over the globe, and what better place to see representations of it than Sweden? In one of the country’s beautiful forests sits a dark, minimalist tiny home owned by a young family, a magical dwe...
Researchers Sailed the Replica of a 2,000-Year-Old Ship to Solve Ancient Sailing Enigmas
20 Sep 2022, 06:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We’ve talked about some very old wooden ships before, whether original or replicas, but this one might just be the oldest one yet. The shipwreck of an ancient vessel was used to create a replica that helped historians learn more about the uni...
Air New Zealand Breaks the Ice With a Nonstop Flight From New York to Auckland
20 Sep 2022, 04:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / After breaking free from the pandemic’s tight grip, commercial aviation across the globe is ready for major changes. This includes, in some cases, taking a big step towards ultra-long-haul flights, something that’s possible thanks to th...
Over 300 “Russified” Jets Are Set to Change Russia’s Civil Aviation, Others Doubt It
20 Sep 2022, 03:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Russia has been working on domestically-produced airliners and aircraft engines for a long time in an effort to diminish its dependency upon foreign manufacturers and suppliers. The drastic international sanctions imposed as a result of the invasio...
Swiss Billionaire’s $90M Superyacht With an Entire Spa Deck Shows Off in Antibes
20 Sep 2022, 02:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Nautilus is a classic name for a boat. But there’s nothing classic about this bright white beast – a 240-foot (73 meters) superyacht that’s basically a modern-day floating spa resort. One of the billionaire’s luxury toys...
Off-Grid Tiny Home Nestled in an Australian Paradise Boasts a Unique Outdoor Kitchen
20 Sep 2022, 01:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Clancy and Fiona are the couple behind the Palmer & Gunn brand. After purchasing an old farm in a beautiful location near the Springbrook National Park in Austinville Valley, Australia, they also built a special tiny home on the property, which...
Young Millionaire’s Black Beauty Is the Luxury Version of a Traditional Indonesian Boat
20 Sep 2022, 01:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Spending some vacations onboard this spectacular vessel impressed a young millionaire from Singapore so much that she eventually bought it for herself and gave a new, more feminine twist. Few luxury yachts out there are such a fascinating mix of...
Norwegian Startup to Build a Game-Changing Floating Power Supply for Ships
19 Sep 2022, 05:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A Norwegian clean tech startup specializing in fuel cell systems for maritime applications is not only building what claims to be “the high-speed vessel of the future” but has also recently launched an interesting zero-emission floating...
Forget Vintage, This Airstream International Retreat Is All About Modern Glamping
19 Sep 2022, 04:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When you hear about an Airstream turned into a tiny home, the first image that pops up is that of the iconic vintage trailer from the ‘70s or earlier. But this new kid on the block is no vintage gem and doesn’t pretend to be one. Its sl...
Automotive Tycoon Helped Design His Eighth and Final Superyacht, a $25M Classy Toy
19 Sep 2022, 03:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Gallant Lady is much more than a head-turner in American waters. It is the eighth and final Feadship in a series of superyachts owned by an iconic figure in the automotive dealership industry, a man who owned hundreds of different boats through...
A Tiny Home With Giant Windows, the Fox House Is Still Incredibly Unique
19 Sep 2022, 02:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This tiny home seems to be floating on air. Not only does it blend in perfectly with the trees that support it and the surrounding forest, but it also boasts a truly unique structure that literally lets the outside in, thanks to the clever use of w...
Hospitality Billionaire’s Lavish $37M Superyacht Sold in Record Time
19 Sep 2022, 01:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s not unusual for luxury yachts to be on the market for years, even after multiple price cuts. At the same time, this is an incredibly dynamic market, where surprising sales and additions come up all the time. This decade-old superyacht wa...
Retired Baseball Star’s Miami Mansion Is Up for Grabs, Sports Its Own Dock for a Speedboat
16 Sep 2022, 05:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sports stars and luxury cars are a match made in heaven. They’ve usually got several of them and at least one garage with plenty of room. But luxury toys can also be ones that fly or float. And while it’s harder to keep a private jet ne...