Fran Severn

I own more suitcases than Imelda Marcos has shoes. Over 30 years of traveling and living around the world; I am fascinated by the magic and variety of the cultures, history, and people. Based in the Mid-Atlantic, I'm ready to fly off (including in my own plane) for a new adventure. Read More

Appalachian Independence Day: Who Needs Fireworks When You Have an Anvil?

June 30, 2013 by Fran Severn

Knoxville’s Museum of Appalachia is an authentic re-creation of mountain life, skills, and traditions. The 4th of July celebration features an anvil toss, with anvils sent skyward by exploding black powder.

Filed Under: Cultural Travel, Current Articles, Fran Severn, Knoxville, Multi-Generational, RV Travels Tagged With: Anvil Toss, John Rice Irwin, Knoxville TN, Museum of Appalachia, uly 4th

Riding in the Garden of the Gods

June 20, 2013 by Fran Severn

Trail riding through Colorado Springs’ Garden of the Gods with Academy Riding Stables is a worthwhile, unique mountain experience.

Filed Under: Adventure, Colorado, Current Articles, Family Travel, Fran Severn Tagged With: Academy Riding Stables, Colorado, Colorado Springs, garden of the gods, horseback riding, Pikes Peak, Trail Riding

Zip (Line) A- De-Doo-Dah!!!: A Zip Line Adventure

May 7, 2013 by Fran Severn

Zip lining is a treetop canopy adventure with Zip Quest in Fayetteville, NC.

Filed Under: Adventure, Current Articles, Eco-Tourism, Fran Severn, North Carolina Tagged With: Fayetteville NC, Zip Lining, Zip Quest

Sydney’s ANZAC Memorial: Tribute to a Failed Dream

February 24, 2013 by Fran Severn

ANZAC Memorial in Sydney is a sobering tribute to the 120,000 men and women who served in the Australian and New Zealand forces during WWI. The monument was built when the people believed that WWI was truly “The War to End All Wars.”