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.
After Eyeing His Yacht, the U.S. Ready to Pounce on This Russian Billionaire’s Luxury Jet
10 Aug 2022, 01:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A couple of months after this Russian oligarch’s luxury toys were added to the sanctions list by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), federal prosecutors now got the green light to seize Andrei ...
Ritz-Carlton’s First-Ever Luxury Yacht Ready for Its Debut Journey This Year
9 Aug 2022, 04:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s been a long time since the luxury brand announced its plans to launch the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, a unique project in its history. After several delays, including the unexpected effects of the prolonged pandemic, the first-ever Ri...
The eVTOL Claiming to Have the Largest Number of Pre-Orders Will Fly This Summer
9 Aug 2022, 03:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Vertical Aerospace is ready to kick off flight tests for its VX4 eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) this summer, despite a net operating loss of approximately $47 million during this year’s first half. The U.K.-based Vertical A...
RAF Stepping Up Its Defense Game Against Rogue Drones
9 Aug 2022, 03:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / No future military operations can be envisioned without unmanned air systems (UAS), but they can become an out-of-control threat just as much as they are beneficial in airborne missions. The events that are currently taking place not just in Uk...
Italian Media Mogul Parts With His Jaw-Dropping $72M Superyacht Boasting Three Garages
9 Aug 2022, 02:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / By far one of the most spectacular superyachts available on the luxury market, the majestic Solo reflects the pure Italian craftsmanship in every detail, from the ultra-elegant silhouette to the sophisticated, masculine interior. Ex-CEO of Fiat,...
This Historic Train Car Used to Carry Milk Around the UK, Now an Off-Grid Tiny Home
9 Aug 2022, 01:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Converted train cars are perhaps some of the most interesting solutions for glamping, combining two significant benefits. Not only do they offer a great way of enjoying a safe, off-grid camping experience in a beautiful location, but they are a liv...
Groundbreaking AI Pilot That Can Operate in A Crowded Airspace Acts Just Like a Human
8 Aug 2022, 04:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A team of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) has successfully tested a game-changing AI (Artificial Intelligence) pilot, the first of its kind that can navigate in a crowded airspace just as well as its human counterpart. Ever since...
The Royal Air Force Is Taking Aircraft Refueling Capabilities to the Next Level
8 Aug 2022, 03:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Refueling capabilities represent one of the most important factors that can influence a military air force’s combat success. It’s not just about how far aircraft can reach but also about having the necessary fuel to do that even in the ...
Fast-Food Billionaire’s $66M Custom Superyacht Is Rocking It on the French Riviera
8 Aug 2022, 02:55 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There’s no place to show off your floating mansion like the South of France, where all the rich and famous gather around to play. One of the most impressive superyachts to flaunt their impeccable silhouette this year is an unusual Feadship mo...
World’s First Nuclear-Powered Submarine Returns Home After a $36 Million Refit
8 Aug 2022, 01:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Today’s new-generation military submarines are becoming more sustainable and more powerful, building on the foundation that was laid by pioneers such as USS Nautilus. Celebrated as the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, this histo...
Tiger Woods’ $20M Superyacht “Privacy” Is Still One of the Most Secretive Luxury Toys
8 Aug 2022, 00:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Celebrity-owned superyachts are typically known for boasting unique or ridiculously expensive features and are most of the time shown to the entire world as works of art. But the name of Tiger Woods’ pleasure craft says it all – it&rsqu...
Unusually-Shaped Japanese Tiny House Even Has a Built-In Parking Spot
7 Aug 2022, 12:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Tiny houses are often proof of extraordinary architecture and interior design because their greatest inherent challenge is to provide comfort and functionality despite the strict limitations. So, ingenious and unusual solutions must be found to mak...
Sanctioned Oligarch’s Second Yacht, Inspired by Classic Racing Cars, Shows Off in Italy
5 Aug 2022, 05:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most surprising superyachts to make an appearance in the Port of Genova, Italy, is the unique Aurelia – a pleasure craft that’s famous not just for its one-of-a-kind racing-inspired design but also for being owned by a Russia...
Comp Air’s New Sport Kitplane Is the Flying Version of a Family Camper
5 Aug 2022, 03:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Before folks start assembling the ultra-popular electric private aircraft that can be sent to your doorstep, an established player in the kitplane sector is offering them a new travel companion that’s not eco-friendly, but certainly powerful,...
Japan Wants to Apply Aerospace Technology to Modern Wind-Powered Ships
5 Aug 2022, 02:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The giant Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL) has launched a complex study for vessel design, together with the prestigious Tokai University and Akishima Laboratories. The objective is to find the best way of applying advanced aerospace technologies to modern...
The Original Orient Express to Be Revived as a Spectacular Luxury Hotel on Wheels
5 Aug 2022, 01:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / These days, railroad trips are being supported as a more sustainable and eco-friendly transportation alternative, but 150 years ago, a certain train was considered the epitome of luxury. Both of these visions could merge into a unique project &ndas...
U.S. Authorities Going After the $120M Alfa Nero, Mysteriously Vanished for Months
5 Aug 2022, 01:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Another spectacular superyacht with unique features is now being targeted by the U.S. authorities following the most recent round of sanctions against Russian oligarchs. But first, they need to figure out where it is. It took weeks to legally pr...
The Airbus New-Generation Freighter Designed for Fuel Efficiency Is in High Demand
4 Aug 2022, 06:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Airbus showed in previous reports that the worldwide effort for green aviation operations calls for a massive renewal of both passenger aircraft and freighter fleets. Older models have to make way for the new-generation versions that boast an impro...
The Yacht That’s Notoriously Missing from the French Riviera This Year Is Still Hiding Out
4 Aug 2022, 05:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Persian Gulf is no French Riviera, but it has become much more precious than it for the Russian oligarchs who own one or more luxury yachts. At a time of the year when Russian-owned superyachts, which are famous for being some of the most opule...
The Only Tiny House in Northern Thailand Is Incredibly Stylish and Luxurious
4 Aug 2022, 04:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Simply called “Wood and Mountain Cabin,” this gorgeous tiny house is actually very special because it blends sustainability and traditional building techniques with modern amenities and luxury. The result is a truly spectacular retreat ...