Hi! I’m Amy Brecount White

Travel writer, novelist, and college essay writing coach.

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Amy White and friend pose for a photo on the left side of the Subway Cave in Sedona Arizona

Sharing our stories can unite and uplift us.

Well-crafted words empower us to see new perspectives and dive into lives beyond our own.

I still can’t believe I walked along this gorgeous yet narrow ledge on this fabulous hike outside Sedona.

Recent Travel Articles

Whether I’m scouting for migrating birds on Virginia’s barrier islands or facing my fear of heights on a high ropes course, I find the world endlessly fascinating.

6 people with lifejackets, oars, and helmets paddling against the currents while white water rafting

28 Outdoor Adventures in the Mid-Atlantic

Where to go whitewater rafting, tubing, boating, paddle-boarding, zip-lining, hiking, garden hopping, hot-air ballooning and more.

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Amy White poses for photo on dock, standing next to a seaplane that is sitting on water

7 Stops on a Road Trip Along the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia

Explore rainforests and rocky beaches in this 110-mile coastal region of Western Canada known as a paradise for nature lovers.

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7 different tourists pose for separate photos in front of the Arc de Triomphe on a cloudy day

4 Ways Families Can Become Happier Travelers—According to Researchers

Post-pandemic, we all want to travel more meaningfully. One tip: Ditch the bucket list.

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Recent Eco Articles

I strongly believe that spending more time outdoors surrounded by green and growing life makes us healthier and happier. I love to be outdoors however I can be, soaking in Nature.

orange and brown fall leaves blowing in the breeze

7 Tips and Tricks to Make Raking Leaves Easier

Using the right tools and rethinking your approach to this chore can help.

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Eight different variations of potted plants sitting on a table with three lightbulbs above them

Plant Parenthood Takes Root

Millennials are fueling a houseplant craze, with shops and nurseries sprouting up across Montgomery County.

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Monarch butterfly gather together

These Are the Only Monarchs in the World Worth Supporting

Whether you’re on the West Coast or East, you can support these fascinating migrators.

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Young Adult & Upmarket Novels

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Forget-Her-Nots

“A unique twist on romantic paranormal mystery, this is sure to appeal to girls who have outgrown fairy princesses but aren’t ready for sexy vampires.”

– KIRKUS REVIEWS

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Unrooted, a literary thriller

When nearly eighteen-year-old Hannah’s beloved father, Tom, dies tragically in a hiking accident, she has nothing but suspicions. She can’t quite trust the story her father’s childhood best friend, Kent, is telling about the freak accident that day.

Amy White sitting on a wooden bench swing smiling and looking off to the top left surrounded by greenery

Your College Essay Writing Coach

Learn about the essay process, what colleges expect in personal essays, why it matters, and how to make your college admission essays shine.