Angela Dowdy

Angela worked in radio and counseling until taking arthritic disability. She now writes about exuberant people, places, food, and art in the southern United States. Her travel website is EmbraceSouthernStates. When not traveling or writing, she can usually be found at home in Florida painting or playing with her dog Gizmo.

Must-Try Restaurants in Hannibal MO

Hannibal, Missouri is a captivating small town with a growing foodie culture embracing the western edge of the majestic Mississippi River. Before 1800, native tribes here traded animal hides with …

Seven Best Rooftop Bars in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina is a top travel destination in the U.S. and in the world. Architecture, food, horse-drawn carriages, parks, and waterways are just the start of the reasons people …

8 Must-Try Florence AL Restaurants | Best Places to Eat In Florence, Alabama

Alabama is called the heart of dixie and has wonderfully diverse agriculture with produce in season throughout the year. From herbs, pecans, and sweet potatoes in January to citrus, persimmons, …

Must-Try Florence SC Restaurants | 10 Best Restaurants In Florence, South Carolina

Nestled in a sweet spot halfway between New York and Florida is Florence, South Carolina. This charming southern town was once known for being at the intersection of three railways …

7 Best Fayetteville NC Restaurants | Seven Must-Try Eateries in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville, North Carolina, is called “America’s hometown” and filled with patriotism, history, fun, and great Fayetteville NC restaurants. In terms of population, the town stands at about 213,000, and the …

8 Must-Try Eateries in Tupelo, Mississippi

8 Best Tupelo Restaurants | Where to Eat in Tupelo MS

Tupelo, Mississippi is a town of just over 38,000 where fun and food are abundant. Home to many great places to eat, Tupelo is the seat of Lee County in …

Eight Must-Try Restaurants in Bainbridge, Georgia The Best Bainbridge, GA Restaurants

8 Must-Try Restaurants in Bainbridge, Georgia | The Best Bainbridge GA Restaurants

Flavorful food is fragrant and abundant at every turn in the stunningly captivating small town of Bainbridge, Georgia. The assortment of best Bainbridge GA restaurants truly caught me by surprise, …

9 Must-Try Madison FL Restaurants | Best Restaurants in Madison, FL

Fabulous food will fuel your fun as you discover all there is to enjoy in the lovely little town of Madison, Florida. Madison FL restaurants left quite the impression on …