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.
Gulfstream’s G400 Jet to Be Greener and Almost Noise-Free Thanks to This New Engine
16 Sep 2022, 04:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A state-of-the-art business jet needs an equally-powerful engine. The Gulfstream G400 is packed with innovations and top-level technology, and the Pratt & Whitney PW812GA new engine will help it also be more comfortable in terms of noise, more ...
Meet Stevie, a 1970s Airstream Turned Into a Cozy Retro Retreat with an Outdoor Sauna
16 Sep 2022, 03:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Although decorating the interior of an Airstream can be challenging due to its famous curved walls, this vintage icon is still one of the most popular types of trailers turned into tiny homes. Also, things get much easier when the Airstream isn&rsq...
World’s “Most Beautiful Android,” a Japanese Robot, Can Now Also Laugh With You
16 Sep 2022, 02:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / At the time of its launch in 2015, Erica was dubbed not only the most beautiful but also the most intelligent android. Several other female-like robots have made headlines since then, but the Japanese Erica is still considered by some the most real...
Miami Millionaire Parting With His Exquisite Superyacht After Just a Couple of Years
16 Sep 2022, 02:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / In some cases, a superyacht almost becomes part of the family, and its owners hold on to it for decades. But not all pleasure crafts are so lucky. Some of them change ownership more often than we can keep up with. The bad part about being a “...
Fern Tiny House Is a $96K Gem, Reveals a Balanced Layout With Custom-Made Features
16 Sep 2022, 01:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you’re not one of those creative folks that want to decorate their home by themselves, a tiny home like Fern is the way to go. It’s perfectly designed and built, with sturdy woodwork and modern appliances, and all you need to do is a...
UK’s First Electric School Bus to Drastically Improve Air Quality for Children
15 Sep 2022, 05:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A prestigious educational institution and the developer of a smart bus platform have joined forces to introduce a pioneering 100% electric school bus in the UK. Dwight School London and Zeelo took a historic step – they launched an electri...
The 2023 Sea-Doo RXT-X Shows Other Performance Watercraft Who’s Boss
15 Sep 2022, 04:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The 2023 RXT-X is ready to blow the competition out of the water, aiming to be the best performance watercraft. It’s got several assets to back that claim, including the most powerful engine in the Sea-Doo lineup, a smart design, plus advance...
30-Foot Ash Tiny House Is Beautifully Crafted, Boasts Great Custom Woodwork
15 Sep 2022, 03:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Unconventional container tiny houses that use modern materials on the inside as well are an interesting option for many, but there’s something about farmhouse-inspired models, where wood is predominant, that just makes them feel more like hom...
Ancient Mayan City Discovered During the Construction of a Controversial Mexico Railroad
15 Sep 2022, 02:55 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A complex rail project is currently underway in the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico. A consortium including Alstom and Bombardier, together with other partners, is tasked with building a railway system that will connect the historical sites on the peni...
Billionaire Heiress’s Classic Boat Turned World Explorer Is Incredibly Luxurious
15 Sep 2022, 02:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Money can do almost anything, including turning a plain old tugboat that’s been around for decades into one of the most impressive explorer superyachts in the world, which is both a floating luxury resort and a powerful expedition adventure v...
This Vintage Trailer Was Turned Into a Stylish and Luxurious Tiny Home in Mexico
15 Sep 2022, 01:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The success of vintage RVs turned into dwellings is undeniable, whether they’re personal or rental homes. Despite its simplicity, the interior of these types of vehicles can be surprisingly versatile in terms of styling. These days, modern am...
Kuwaiti Millionaire’s Secretive $50M Superyacht Is a Rare Sight, Instantly Turns Heads
14 Sep 2022, 05:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There’s no shortage of massive, glamorous superyachts in the South of France, where some of the richest people in the world are known to show off their latest floating luxury toys. Some of them are well-known beauties that get to be admired e...
A Luxury Vintage Train to Premier Dreamy European Journeys During the Holiday Season
14 Sep 2022, 04:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The guys at AFAR are right in saying that this could be “the classiest way to indulge in Europe’s festive season.” The gorgeous navy blue Venice Simplon-Orient Express operated by Belmond is offering its exquisite travels that ble...
The A400M Airlifter Nails First Flight Partially Powered by Sustainable Fuel
14 Sep 2022, 03:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most popular multi-role airlifters currently in operation has successfully flown for about an hour with SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) in one of its engines. This means that “clean” military operations are one step closer to...
Russian Billionaire’s Brand-New Toy Is a Spectacular $69M Limited Edition Superyacht
14 Sep 2022, 02:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most stunning new launches on the luxury yacht market is the first model in the new generation of Amels 60 limited edition series. The vessels in this series are designed by the legendary Espen Oeino and feature an improved, streamlined ...
Sunshine Tiny House Is as Bright as It Sounds, Blends a Smart Layout With Swedish Style
14 Sep 2022, 01:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Any tiny house is a challenge in terms of design, due to the inherent space limitations. But this Swedish brand proves that even the smallest space can become a cozy home on wheels, with the right choices. There’s nothing fancy about this ...
Dentistry Mogul’s Floating Vacation Home Is One of the Fastest American Superyachts
13 Sep 2022, 05:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Every parent tries to do the best for their kids. In the case of this millionaire from Las Vegas, it includes taking them on wonderful vacations onboard a superyacht that’s just as fast as it is luxurious. And when they’re not doing tha...
Racing in a Hot Air Balloon Is Like Being in a Formula One Car, Says Australian Pilot
13 Sep 2022, 03:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Some of the most unusual types of races are hot air balloon competitions. These whimsical vehicles don’t actually have a propulsion system, so how can it be about speed? Well, it’s not. Other piloting skills are evaluated during these c...
Giorgio Armani’s Former Superyacht Is Still One of the Most Sophisticated Italian Yachts
13 Sep 2022, 02:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are few luxury yachts out there boasting an interior styling created by iconic fashion designers, and Mariu is one of them. Even after two decades, this floating mansion is still one of the most impressive examples of pure Italian craftsmansh...
Sylvester Stallone Sports One of the Most Iconic Vintage Watches, Perfect for Formula One
13 Sep 2022, 02:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When you can wear a diamond watch that screams opulence, but choose a vintage piece with a history instead, that’s style. At 76, Sylvester Stallone is still one of the most inspiring Hollywood stars, in great shape and with excellent taste. I...