Amy Brecount White

Amy Brecount White is a travel writer, naturalist, novelist and college essay coach based in Arlington.

Articles by This Contributor

How to Raise a Reader

Want your kids to become avid readers? Here's how to share the love.

Good Libations in Nelson County

Locavores will find fine wine, craft beer and tasty spirits under the micro-appellation "Nelson 151" near Charlottesville.

9 Things Your Teens Wish You Knew

Parents, here's your annual performance review. We asked teens in Arlington, McLean and Falls Church to give it to us straight.

Tall Ships Carry Tall Tales in Chestertown, Maryland

Maritime history and legends abound during the colonial town's annual Downrigging Weekend, Oct. 29-Nov 1.

The Private School Option

Northern Virginia's public schools count among some of the best in the nation. So why do some families pay for private school?

Portraits of a Master Engraver

You may not know Arlington artist Thomas Hipschen by name, but you've seen his work. It's on several denominations of U.S. currency.

Discover Fly-Fishing in the Virginia Piedmont

There's an art to catching trout at Rose River Farm in Madison County. I took a lesson.

Secrets of Successful Marriages

All marriages have their ups and downs, and some don't survive. Arlington journalist Amy Brecount White explores how couples can make love last.
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The AP and IB Arms Race

Sometimes more challenging coursework is a good thing for students. And sometimes more is too much.

Gone with the Wind

Set a course for adventure on a Chesapeake Bay boat-and-breakfast tour.

Lawn Gone

Is your grass giving you heartache? Getting rid of it might be good for your sanity and the environment.

Character Reference

What was Virginia like before the Revolutionary War? Ask Cousin Daniel Wilcox.