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.
This Towering American Beauty Worth Almost $30M Finds It Hard to Keep a Loyal Owner
12 Apr 2024, 10:38 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s true that decades-long ownerships are rare in the glamorous world of multi-million-dollar superyachts, where a shinier, bigger toy is always just around the corner. Still, this gorgeous American-made pleasure craft seems to have bad luck...
The 17-foot Rakiura Tiny Home Is Elegance and Ruggedness Combined
12 Apr 2024, 09:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / At first glance, this might look like a simple, tiny house designed for maximum mobility and basic accommodation. Still, behind the compact frame and modern style of the Rakiura, you’ll discover a rugged spirit born to face even the harshest ...
Ultra-Compact Tiny for Two Is Fully Self-Contained and Surprisingly Stylish
12 Apr 2024, 08:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Riwaka embodies the essence of tiny living in the form of perfect mobility, a minimal footprint, and independence. One of the smallest models designed by the New Zealand-based Arohanui Tiny Homes, the Riwaka blends self-contained functionality with...
Billionaire’s Impeccable Floating Palace Sold for Only Two-Thirds of Its Original Worth
11 Apr 2024, 08:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most beautiful Feadships in its size category, the fascinating Drizzle became the object of a secretive sale and changed hands for the first time in more than a decade. Whoever says that money can't buy time should think twice. A...
Beefed-up Classic Sailing Yacht With a Finnish Pedigree Sold for Pennies
11 Apr 2024, 08:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Yachting connoisseurs say that no fancy motor yacht can compare to the unique, life-changing experience of sailing, and if it happens on a classic boat, even better. These are the folks who will understand the true value of this beautiful Nautor Sw...
The Redwood Tiny Comes With a Folding Deck and Other Clever Features
11 Apr 2024, 06:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Timeless Scandinavian appeal meets vibrant Kiwi ingenuity inside this dual-loft wooden tiny house that can easily become a small family home or a welcoming vacation rental. The Redwood is meant to take the indoor/outdoor flow concept to the next le...
Smart Interiors, Sustainable Build: This Elegant Tiny House Is Future-Proofed
11 Apr 2024, 04:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / "Te Arai" is the name of a beautiful, compact house on wheels designed to fit perfectly into the gorgeous yet sometimes harsh natural environments across New Zealand. While the interior aims to recreate the cozy, relaxed ambiance of a con...
Flawless Single-Level Tiny With a Covered Deck Is a Contemporary Design Masterpiece
9 Apr 2024, 20:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Anyone who thinks that all tiny homes are too rustic and unsophisticated needs to take a look at this brand-new home designed in San Diego. They'll probably be in awe of this complex, elegant, and incredibly versatile park model house on wheel...
Danzante Bay Emerges as the Biggest Superyacht Built in Canada
9 Apr 2024, 07:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Is Canada trying to join the ranks of the world's top superyacht building nations? The fresh delivery of the Danzante Bay pleasure craft officially paves the way for superyachts built in Canada, and they could be getting bigger and bigger. ...
High-End Classic Superyacht Gets Snatched off the Market for Pocket Change
9 Apr 2024, 06:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / "King K" is an appropriate name for this majestic motor yacht with a royal allure. Custom-built for an American millionaire more than four decades ago, this pedigree beast is worth much more than what its new owner bargained for. A bra...
XXL Tiny With a Walk-In Wardrobe Reveals Mind-Blowing Amenities for a Six-Person Family
9 Apr 2024, 04:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It's hard to imagine a house on wheels that would pack more amenities than the aptly named Little Giant. Not only is it designed to easily accommodate up to six people, which makes it an awesome choice for large families, but it also manages t...
Architecturally Designed Tiny House Flaunts Two Bedrooms and Two Office Nooks
8 Apr 2024, 12:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This is what an award-winning tiny home looks like: the MacKenzie reveals an outstanding layout that maximizes versatility and functionality while exuding the warm, relaxed atmosphere of an ideal family home. Folks in New Zealand have wholeheart...
Single-Level Tiny With Smart Storage Is a Fabulous Take on Self-Sufficient Living
8 Apr 2024, 11:55 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Those who are serious about stepping into a new phase of their lives based on sustainability and eco-awareness need an equally serious companion, like this contemporary home on wheels designed and built in New Zealand. Packed with functional featur...
Embraer’s First Jet Converted to Freighter Is a Real Game-Changer
8 Apr 2024, 11:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It's been almost two years since the Brazil-based aviation giant Embraer first announced its revolutionary E-Freighter project. Now, the first unit of the highly-anticipated E190F is completing the final tests before entering service with a US...
Green Light for EHang to Kick Off Mass Production of Its Autonomous Air Taxi
8 Apr 2024, 10:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Chinese eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) company seems to be advancing at lightning speed and scoring one success after another. The most recent milestone opened the way for the large-scale production of the Chinese-made pilot-free...
OE Corinthian Is the First Ultra-Luxurious and Green Orient Express Cruise Ship
5 Apr 2024, 08:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Everybody knows and loves the Orient Express train (available both in the original form and the contemporary version), but did you know there will soon be a fleet of high-end cruise ships operating under the same brand? The first one, OE Corinthian...
First Chinese “Prosperity” Electric Air Taxi Delivered to an Operator in Japan
5 Apr 2024, 07:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Chinese eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) makers may be fewer than US-based ones, but they continue to set industry-firsts that go beyond the borders of their home country. AutoFlight has just delivered its first Prosperity eVTOL to a J...
An Unusual Layout Makes This Beach House-Inspired Tiny Supremely Comfortable
5 Apr 2024, 06:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With a bit of imagination, a tiny house can go beyond the classic dual-loft tiny and create a whimsical interior universe filled with clever features and loads of functionality. A perfect combination between a luxurious getaway and a beach house-st...
This Sustainable Tiny With a Versatile Layout Is The First Step to Freedom
5 Apr 2024, 05:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There’s no need to choose between awesome interior design and self-sufficient capabilities – this clever house on wheels designed and built in New Zealand has it all. A truly versatile layout reveals one bedroom on each level for maximu...
Adorable 21-foot Tiny Shows a Surprisingly Sophisticated Take on Minimalism
3 Apr 2024, 14:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Short-term accommodation doesn't need to be either boring or modest. This stunning design by Uber Tiny Homes proves that even homes on wheels that are meant to be ultra-compact can squeeze in remarkable functionality and even flawless style wo...