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.
Japanese-Inspired Tiny House With Two Lofts Exudes Perfect Balance
13 Sep 2022, 01:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Some tiny houses can be too quiet, as in minimalistic, others can be too loud and heavily decorated. But this model that blends Japanese-inspired design with Swedish craftsmanship seems to be remarkably well-balanced. Designed to be a family home, ...
Norwegian Startup to Build a Sustainable, Clean-Energy Cruise Ship in Portugal
12 Sep 2022, 05:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The “responsible cruise” concept is taking shape slowly, but surely. On one hand, giant players in the industry are starting to consider alternatives to conventional maritime engines and fuels. On the other hand, young companies with fr...
Luxury Yacht Chartering Is Booming Thanks to Americans, Despite Russian-Related Pitfalls
12 Sep 2022, 04:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It could be argued that luxury superyachts were affected more by the international sanctions against the Russian oligarchs than by the uncertain financial context or the pandemic. Current figures show that the charter market for ultra-expensive ple...
Luxury Tiny Home With a Rustic Hot Tub Is All About Elevated Countryside Romance
12 Sep 2022, 03:55 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The glamping concept has convinced more people to enjoy the outdoors, and tiny houses have made this concept even more flexible thanks to their remarkable versatility. You can go from a minimalistic off-grid cabin to a modern farmhouse or a futuris...
Environmental Sailing Ship Chases a Tanker Out of Sweden for Carrying Russian Gas
12 Sep 2022, 03:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A vessel that blocks the path of a bigger one, forcing it to leave, could sound like a combat scene. But the protagonists are an environmental organization’s sailing ship and a commercial tanker. And the “battle” is a modern one, ...
Italian Mogul’s $12M Military-Style Explorer Was Meant for Off-Grid Luxury at Sea
12 Sep 2022, 02:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / An experienced yacht owner who had already cruised around the world two times onboard a sailing yacht, this Italian millionaire was very involved in the design of his custom motor superyacht, a rugged-looking machine that can handle up to six month...
Former TV Show Star Tiny House Built With Reclaimed Wood Is Full of Character
12 Sep 2022, 01:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you can buy cars and boats that were featured in movies, why couldn’t you buy tiny homes as well? These houses on wheels aren’t just wildly in real life, but also appearing more and more on various types of shows. This particular tin...
Airbus to Use Four Aircraft for the Flight Tests of Its Longest-Range Airliner
9 Sep 2022, 05:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While the environmental impact is presented as the most important factor influencing the development of future airliners, extending the range without compromising passenger comfort is another major goal. Airbus is on its way to deliver the highly-a...
Pioneering Corridors for eVTOL Cargo Operations to Be Built Between the U.S. and Canada
9 Sep 2022, 04:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Over the last couple of years, we’ve seen an impressive number of electric aircraft emerge, each claiming to be the most innovative, powerful and reliable. But even the best eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) would mean nothing wi...
This Opulent Chinese Megayacht Can Go Anywhere, Comes With Its Own Luxury Speedboat
9 Sep 2022, 03:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Under the name of “Island Heiress,” this majestic megayacht hides an unusual and interesting story. It was built in Hong Kong, but completely redone in Florida. It’s old, yet it boasts modern engines, amenities, and toys. It&rsquo...
Elegant 22-Foot Tiny House in North Carolina Reveals a Surprisingly Sophisticated Interior
9 Sep 2022, 02:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Luxury can be defined in many ways, but when it comes to dwellings, it’s mostly about the quality of the appliances and materials, as well as the overall design. A tiny house might look rustic and plain on the outside, but you won’t kno...
The Most Famous Electric Personal Jet Dazzles in Another Flight Demo, Is Coming to the U.S
9 Sep 2022, 01:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If there were people who didn’t believe in Jetson One, the incredibly popular electric aircraft that took the world by storm even before its official launch, the most recent developments at the Swedish manufacturer are proving them wrong. ...
Australian Billionaire Spends Plenty of Time on Board His Superyacht, a Luxury Powerhouse
9 Sep 2022, 01:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When you’re not just a very wealthy businessman, but one with decades of sailing and racing experience, your ultimate luxury toy can only be an innovative, award-winning floating paradise. Lang Walker is a truly interesting character. Now ...
UK Warships Shadowed Three Russian Ships That Are Returning to Their Homeland
8 Sep 2022, 05:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Moskva, the symbol of Russia’s naval power, was famously destroyed in April, during the ongoing war in Ukraine. Its sister ship, Marshall Ustinov, is still standing. After six months in the Mediterranean, it suddenly left the area, together w...
Norway Will Try to Recover an USAF CV-22 Osprey That’s Been Stuck on a Nature Reserve
8 Sep 2022, 05:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / So far, this hasn’t been a good year for the CV-22 and MV-22 Osprey aircraft. The same issue that had determined AFSOC (Air Force Special Operations Command) to ground its entire Osprey fleet earlier this year, made one of these aircraft get ...
The German Space Agency Conducts In-Orbit Refueling Tests Onboard a Zero-Gravity Aircraft
8 Sep 2022, 04:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Aerial refueling is an essential capability that’s widely used by military forces for their fighter jets, but it’s still not possible to replicate when it comes to spacecraft. However, the German Space Agency at the German Aerospace Cen...
The Most Popular Rolls-Royce Ship Engines Are Now Compatible With Sustainable Fuels
8 Sep 2022, 03:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / E-Diesel, green hydrogen, fuel cell systems – these things seemed almost impossible to implement in the maritime industry not that long ago. Drastic changes in terms of zero-emission propulsion are harder to implement in this sector, but Roll...
Built for an Automotive Millionaire, This Classic Yacht Blends History With Modern Luxury
8 Sep 2022, 02:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Luckily, not all the rich people who are into yachting want a brand-new toy that would be built from scratch for them. Some are attracted to the timeless charm and elegance of classic boats, even though it takes more effort to bring them up to date...
Vintage Airstream Used for Hurricane Relief Is Now a Stylish Retreat With an Outdoor Pool
8 Sep 2022, 01:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Turning an old Airstream into a tiny home has its challenges, but also a unique charm. It’s no wonder that it feels like owning a piece of American history, as the owner of the beautiful Casita Coyote says. Some folks used their own creati...
The Next-Gen Brazilian Military Transport Behemoth Is Now Officially a Firefighter Too
7 Sep 2022, 04:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Some might be surprised, but the military transport aircraft that is considered just as good, if not better than the American C-130J Super Hercules, comes from Brazil. The next-generation version of what is now an iconic aircraft was meant for both...