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Martin Hesp

Martin Hesp: Food and Travel Writer & Journalist
Discover Travel Tales and Culinary Delights from Around the World
Rainforest Cooking
Dec 15

Dec 15 Rainforest Cooking

Martin Hesp
Food & Drink, Travel

Learning to cook food the way they do in the Borneo rainforest

La Palma - the Magical Mountainous Isle of the West Canaries
Dec 13

Dec 13 La Palma - the Magical Mountainous Isle of the West Canaries

Martin Hesp
Travel

Exploring the mountainous and scenic isle of La Palma in the Canary Isles

Exploring Tokyo
Dec 12

Dec 12 Exploring Tokyo

Martin Hesp
Podcast, Travel

Listen to a podcast in which Martin Hesp explores Tokyo, meeting with an old Somerset friend - Adam Kennedy - who has lived in the city for the past 17 years

St Martins - the Caribbean's Friendly Isle
Dec 12

Dec 12 St Martins - the Caribbean's Friendly Isle

Martin Hesp
Travel, Food, Caribbean

An exploration of St Martins - known as the Caribbean’s Friendly Isle

Grass-Fed Lamb From Exmoor
Dec 11

Dec 11 Grass-Fed Lamb From Exmoor

Martin Hesp
Food, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

Grass fed Exmoor lamb is now being promoted across the national park area and beyond - this article explains why

Rambling in the Upper Rhine Gorge
Dec 8

Dec 8 Rambling in the Upper Rhine Gorge

Martin Hesp
Travel, Europe

Walking and cycling vacation in one of the most iconic parts of the Rhine Gorge in Germany

The Ancient Art of Netting Wild Salmon
Dec 6

Dec 6 The Ancient Art of Netting Wild Salmon

Martin Hesp
Food & Drink, Travel, Podcast

The last of the British salmon netters

Touring Around Glorious Puglia
Dec 1

Dec 1 Touring Around Glorious Puglia

Martin Hesp
Travel, Europe

An adventure through Puglia in Southern Italy - visiting the towns, villages, olives groves, national parks, food and restaurants of the area

Adventures in Journalism Podcast
Nov 29

Nov 29 Adventures in Journalism Podcast

Martin Hesp
Podcast

A photograph of M Hesp with ITV film crew on the Isles of Scilly about 12 years ago

Bristol Channel Herring
Nov 23

Nov 23 Bristol Channel Herring

Martin Hesp
Food, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

A century ago local families would buy 100 herrings for six old pence (2.5pence) to salt down for the winter. But catches gradually declined and during the 1970s the herring all but disappeared, with the blame laid on over-fishing in the Atlantic and North Sea.

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Martin Hesp: Award-Winning Food and Travel Writer

© 2026 Martin Hesp. All rights reserved. Original journalism and photography based on real-world experience. No AI-generated content.

Welcome to the digital home of my culinary and travel explorations. As a journalist and author with over 20 years of experience—including my extensive work with the Western Morning News and Western Daily Press and my "Hesp Out West" series—I have dedicated my career to uncovering the stories that make a place truly special. From the rugged coastlines of Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset to the hidden culinary gems of the Caribbean and Europe, this site is a collection of my journeys and a guide for fellow travellers.

On these pages, you will find travel tales, detailed hotel reviews, and local food guides. I am particularly passionate about the heritage of the South West of England, covering everything from the best walks in the West Country to the rise of artisanal food producers in our region. As a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers, I strive to provide high-quality, independent journalism that offers a deep sense of place through long-form storytelling and photography.

Whether you are seeking inspiration for a weekend hotel stay in Switzerland, a challenging hike through a National Trust estate, or a deep dive into local beer and drink culture, my goal is to provide insights you won't find in a standard brochure. Thank you for joining me on this adventure through the world of food and travel.

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