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Otilia Drăgan

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Otilia believes that if it’s eco, green, or groundbreaking, people should know about it.

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.
World’s First Certified Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Aircraft Closer to Take-Off
World’s First Certified Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Aircraft Closer to Take-Off

15 Jul 2022, 03:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A UK-based aviation company is closer to the official launch of what it claims to be the first hydrogen fuel cell aircraft that is fully certified and commercially viable for passenger flights. Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) is using its ...

 
Mother-Daughter Duo Can Turn Even the Most Boring Bus Into a Cool Home on Wheels
Mother-Daughter Duo Can Turn Even the Most Boring Bus Into a Cool Home on Wheels

15 Jul 2022, 02:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / “Skoolies” (old school buses) are an incredibly popular option for mobile tiny homes. But while some are meant for daring adventures, the ones at Live Simply Buses are meant to bring families together and help them realize how precious ...

 
The Netherlands’ Gulfstream G650 for VIP Missions to Boast Advanced Protection Features
The Netherlands’ Gulfstream G650 for VIP Missions to Boast Advanced Protection Features

15 Jul 2022, 01:55 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Netherlands Ministry of Defense made no secret that its “new” jet for VIP missions is actually a second-second aircraft. The aircraft itself might not be brand-new, but it’s about to be equipped with state-of-the-art protectio...

 
UK Millionaire Parting With His $40M Toy, a Performance Beast Disguised as a Family Yacht
UK Millionaire Parting With His $40M Toy, a Performance Beast Disguised as a Family Yacht

15 Jul 2022, 01:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Its alleged owner is a discrete millionaire, but Twizzle is all about showing off. Whether we’re talking about high-end design and top-level engineering, or sailing performance, this sleek boat was always ahead of others. It won the Best ...

 
A Pioneering U.S. Clean Shipping Bill Could Eliminate In-Port Ship Emissions by 2030
A Pioneering U.S. Clean Shipping Bill Could Eliminate In-Port Ship Emissions by 2030

14 Jul 2022, 05:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The United States hasn’t exactly taken the lead when it comes to green shipping, an area where countries such as Norway and Denmark are demonstrating greater progress. But a recently introduced bill could change that. Clean Shipping Act of...

 
Swiss-Made Hybrid Aircraft With a Tilt-Wing Design to Start Operating in Australia
Swiss-Made Hybrid Aircraft With a Tilt-Wing Design to Start Operating in Australia

14 Jul 2022, 04:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A young aviation company in Australia is betting on next-generation aircraft for the future of air transportation for both people and cargo, with two main focus points – speed and affordability. V-STAR Power Lift Aviation is the name of a ...

 
This Unfinished Tiny House Under $10K Needs Some TLC to Become a Home
This Unfinished Tiny House Under $10K Needs Some TLC to Become a Home

14 Jul 2022, 03:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The “tiny house” concept has evolved so much that it includes anything from converted trailers and DIY minimalistic projects to farm-like properties with multiple lofts and luxury amenities. For those looking for a truly affordable and ...

 
Virgin Atlantic Reveals Its New A330neo Boasting a State-of-the-Art Retreat Suite
Virgin Atlantic Reveals Its New A330neo Boasting a State-of-the-Art Retreat Suite

14 Jul 2022, 02:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / After a temporary crisis brought on by the recent pandemic, airlines across the globe are refreshing their vision for the future. Judging by the latest offerings, this seems to focus on reduced CO2 emissions and on unprecedented levels of comfort f...

 
Stunning Watch Created for the Unique Cartier Challenge to Sell for at Least $200K
Stunning Watch Created for the Unique Cartier Challenge to Sell for at Least $200K

14 Jul 2022, 01:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Few vintage luxury watches have such a fascinating history behind them. From its purpose to its unique design, the Cartier Cheich is a collector’s item unlike any other. The Cartier Challenge was supposed to make history for years to come,...

 
Hyatt Empire Heir’s Superyacht Sports All the Attractions of a Floating Luxury Resort
Hyatt Empire Heir’s Superyacht Sports All the Attractions of a Floating Luxury Resort

14 Jul 2022, 01:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most praised vessels on the luxury charter market dazzles guests not only with its high levels of comfort but also with a remarkably bright and luminous style. That could be due to the fact that its owner is a hospitality tycoon. Like...

 
Royal Air Force’s Almighty Atlas Proves That It Can Land Anywhere
Royal Air Force’s Almighty Atlas Proves That It Can Land Anywhere

13 Jul 2022, 06:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A recent multinational exercise gave the UK Royal Air Force’s Atlas A400M the opportunity to demonstrate that it’s able to not only reach the farthest places but also to land smoothly even when there’s no runway available. A&nb...

 
Japanese Shipping Giant to Pioneer an Ammonia-Fueled Tugboat
Japanese Shipping Giant to Pioneer an Ammonia-Fueled Tugboat

13 Jul 2022, 05:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Tugboats are certainly not the most fascinating type of vessel, but using them to implement innovative eco-friendly technologies can be of great help on the path to decarbonizing maritime transportation. It starts on a smaller scale, with tugboats,...

 
$738K Greenhouse Villa in Sweden Is the Ultimate Self-Sustainable House of the Future
$738K Greenhouse Villa in Sweden Is the Ultimate Self-Sustainable House of the Future

13 Jul 2022, 04:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Off-grid doesn’t have to mean rustic and basic, just as luxury living isn’t necessarily incompatible with eco-consciousness and sustainability. A Swedish company called Naturvillan designs stunning homes that offer the best of both worl...

 
Couple Who Ditched Conventional Living for a Sailing Yacht Ends Tragically
Couple Who Ditched Conventional Living for a Sailing Yacht Ends Tragically

13 Jul 2022, 03:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Only a few years ago, Karl-Volker and Annemarie Frank were proudly christening their new sailing yacht “Escape,” determined to switch from conventional working and living in Germany to enjoying their floating home full time. By all acco...

 
Luxury Brand Reveals a Stunning Yachting-Inspired Interior for a Bombardier Private Jet
Luxury Brand Reveals a Stunning Yachting-Inspired Interior for a Bombardier Private Jet

13 Jul 2022, 02:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As if purchasing a stunning long-range jet for personal travel wasn’t enough, the lucky owner of this Bombardier Global 6000 will also be enjoying one of the most opulent cabin interiors ever designed, as elegant and as comfortable as a luxur...

 
Old Japanese Vessel Turned Research Explorer Has an Inspiring Story
Old Japanese Vessel Turned Research Explorer Has an Inspiring Story

13 Jul 2022, 01:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Explorer yachts are usually meant to take their wealthy owners on long, daring journeys to places that are far away. But some of them are converted vessels with a rich history behind them. That’s also the case of Sharkwater, a Japanese-born v...

 
Navy Trying to Recover the $50M Super Hornet That Got Blown Off a Carrier by Wind
Navy Trying to Recover the $50M Super Hornet That Got Blown Off a Carrier by Wind

12 Jul 2022, 05:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It was the main “star” of “Top Gun: Maverick.” It had recently broken the sound barrier over the Ionian Sea. It was heralded as one of the most powerful U.S. Navy tactical aircraft. And yet, the F/A-18 Super Hornet left ever...

 
Bahamas Millionaire’s Luxury Toy Is an Award-Winning Yacht Inspired by the 1930s
Bahamas Millionaire’s Luxury Toy Is an Award-Winning Yacht Inspired by the 1930s

12 Jul 2022, 04:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It takes a real boating connoisseur to appreciate the value of a sailing yacht in times when ultra-modern motor yachts are grabbing all the attention. This yacht owner isn’t famous or flashy, but he saw the beauty of a boat inspired by the cl...

 
This Beautiful Sailboat Got Turned Into an Unconventional Floating Home
This Beautiful Sailboat Got Turned Into an Unconventional Floating Home

12 Jul 2022, 03:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The pandemic brought a new perspective on the concepts of isolation and freedom, which led to many people deciding to leave conventional living behind. Some went for wheels, others for sails. But if living full-time on a boat at sea is truly a chal...

 
The Secretive 351-Foot Lana Superyacht Outshines All the Rest in Luxury Locations
The Secretive 351-Foot Lana Superyacht Outshines All the Rest in Luxury Locations

12 Jul 2022, 02:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s the middle of the summer season, which means that most yachts, from the simple ones to the most expensive, dazzling ones, are showing off in the most coveted vacation spots around the world. The mysterious Lana, one of the top luxury cha...

 

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