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.
A Game-Changing Vessel Is Carrying Airbus Aircraft Parts From France to America
5 Mar 2024, 08:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Ville de Bordeaux is a 20-year-old ship, but it's officially a game-changer in its industry thanks to a revolutionary wind-power propulsion system. The old vessel fitted with brand-new eSails has successfully left France and is on its way ...
Modern Three-Bedroom Tiny Proves That Beauty Is in the Details
5 Mar 2024, 07:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Casarella Tiny is a brand that doesn't just merge two worlds (traditional housing and modern tiny living) but also unites two worlds, as it lives with one foot in Argentina and the other in the US. A sneak peek into its largest, most expensive...
Luxury 31-foot Tiny Flaunts a Unique Kitchen and a Dreamy Ground-Level Bedroom
5 Mar 2024, 06:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Is it really possible to enjoy the comfort of a mansion even in a much more compact package? One of the latest creations from the popular Australian brand Alphaline reveals one of the most stunning contemporary interiors you could think of and even...
Three Big Names Join Forces to Launch Air Taxi Operations in Spain
4 Mar 2024, 10:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Vertiport operator UrbanV and eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) maker Volocoper have expanded their partnership to help launch UAM (Urban Air Mobility) operations in Spain, together with one of the biggest airport management companies. ...
ZeroAvia Goes One Step Further in the UK’s Hydrogen Challenge
4 Mar 2024, 09:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has selected three companies that will contribute in a particular way to advancing hydrogen readiness in the UK as part of the government-funded Hydrogen Challenge. The Hydrogen Challenge was launched in Nov...
Tiny Brisa Proves That Perfect Comfort and Style Can Be Affordable
4 Mar 2024, 08:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Step inside a lovely tiny home that looks and feels much more expensive than it is. In addition to the generous interior volume and fresh, contemporary style, the Tiny Brisa also boasts the guaranteed craftsmanship quality of an established builder...
The Gorgeous Frangipani Is Much More Than a Modern Tiny House
4 Mar 2024, 07:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you thought that there was no such thing as the perfect tiny house, this freshly launched Aussie model might make you change your mind. As exotic and vibrant as its name, the Frangipani is a special house on wheels, not just in terms of design a...
Get Ready for a New Kind of Hydrogen-Powered VIP Jet
29 Feb 2024, 11:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As if the SkyBus and SkyTruck weren’t impressive enough, a VIP version of the high-capacity hybrid aircraft designed by Lyte Aviation is also in the works, gearing up to hit the American market in a few years. There’s an incredible v...
Swiss-made Uncrewed eVTOLs to Laser Scan the Alps
29 Feb 2024, 10:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A large-scale project in the Swiss Alps aims to confirm that large, fully autonomous drones could revolutionize snow- and mountain hazard research. Research related to alpine environmental hazards and energy production relies heavily on high-res...
One of the Most Innovative eVTOL Propulsion Technologies Gets a $21 Million Boost
29 Feb 2024, 09:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The CruiseUp air car boasts one of the most futuristic looks in the eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) world, but it's much more than that. Behind this intriguing appearance lies the power and potential of a game-changing propulsion...
Classic Tiny Shows Off a Fresh Take on the Popular Beach House Style
29 Feb 2024, 08:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you love summertime fun, you're probably already dreaming about carefree days at the beach. Summer is just around the corner, which means it's the perfect time to check out tiny homes with a beachy style. This fabulous model with an in...
This Luminous Three-Bedroom Tiny Is a Cozy and Stylish Cocoon on Wheels
29 Feb 2024, 06:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Add a lovely, unique ground-floor bedroom to an already spacious dual-loft configuration, and you get one of the coziest, most inviting homes on wheels. A balanced mix of privacy and openness, the bohemian-chic Casita is just as friendly and relaxi...
Airbus Ready to Kick Off the CityAirbus NextGen’s Flight Test Campaign
28 Feb 2024, 09:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Did you forget about the CityAirbus NextGen? Although the eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) designed by aviation giant Airbus hasn't been in the spotlight lately, the company is working hard behind the scenes to bring this high-tec...
Prosperity Air Taxi Conducts Trailblazing Public Flight on a Cross-Sea Route in China
28 Feb 2024, 08:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / AutoFlight marks another massive milestone for its flagship eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) with what is claimed to be the world's first public flight of an electric air taxi carried out both inter-city and on a cross-sea route. ...
This Impossibly Tiny Home on Wheels Makes an Offer You Can’t Refuse
28 Feb 2024, 07:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It's always fun to check out seemingly contradictory "luxury tiny homes," but tiny living was, first and foremost, meant to be affordable and practical. The Element goes back to the roots of tiny living, offering the perfect canvas f...
One of the Most Whimsical Tiny House Interiors Shows Exquisite Attention to Detail
28 Feb 2024, 06:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Downsizing is not just about practical reasons and pure functionality; it also gives us the unique opportunity to create a custom haven without enormous costs. The lovely and creative Mint Chocolate Chip tiny reveals small but highly effective pers...
Vela Alpha Could Be the Most Interesting eVTOL Developed in Indonesia
27 Feb 2024, 10:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Almost no part of the world can remain immune to the AAM (Advance Air Mobility) bug. Young and bold companies worldwide are eager to enter the AAM race and share their own take on the future of electric air mobility. This Indonesian startup is one ...
Great Future Ahead for the Solar-Electric Zephyr HAPS Aircraft
27 Feb 2024, 09:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This year's Mobile World Congress, considered by many the most influential connectivity event, brought the futuristic Zephyr aircraft back to the public's attention. This innovative contraption, officially a "high-altitude platform s...
The Goose Provides the Perfect Canvas for Exceptional Styling and Functionality
27 Feb 2024, 08:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The immense and unique potential of a house on wheels shines through in gooseneck structures better than anywhere else. With their huge interior volume and maximum flexibility, goosenecks could easily be considered the epitome of luxury tiny living...
The Stylish Getaway Brings Tiny Living Perfection in a Compact Format
27 Feb 2024, 06:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Getaway was designed to fulfill the role of a home away from home to perfection. It's much more than a basic dwelling for weekend retreats – this stylish and cozy abode boasts all the qualities of a vacation home you'll never fo...