EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 25 MIN
Sue Watt on Writing About Africa and Conservation Beyond the Myths
from Travel Writing Podcast · host The Travel Writing Podcast
In 2003, Sue Watt walked away from a career in law to become a travel writer. Over the last two decades, she has won or been nominated for a staggering number of awards, many of which celebrate her coverage of the continent that has fascinated her from the start: Africa. In our conversation for the Travel Writing Podcast, Sue talks about luxury travel versus backpacking, why flight shaming may actually be hurting conversation efforts, the pitfalls and opportunities for travel writers in Africa today, and much more besides. Learn more about Sue Watt and discover her writing at https://www.suewatt.co.uk/
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In 2003, Sue Watt walked away from a career in law to become a travel writer. Over the last two decades, she has won or been nominated for a staggering number of awards, many of which celebrate her coverage of the continent that has fascinated her from the start: Africa. In our conversation for the Travel Writing Podcast, Sue talks about luxury travel versus backpacking, why flight shaming may actually be hurting conversation efforts, the pitfalls and opportunities for travel writers in Africa today, and much more besides. Learn more about Sue Watt and discover her writing at https://www.suewatt.co.uk/
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