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Martin Hesp

Martin Hesp: Food and Travel Writer & Journalist
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Exmoor: Dunster Like You've Never Seen It Before
Jun 27

Jun 27 Exmoor: Dunster Like You've Never Seen It Before

Martin Hesp
Travel, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

Dunster like you’ve never seen it before - a hot air balloon ride over the village of Dunster in West Somerset

John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 11
Jun 27

Jun 27 John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 11

Martin Hesp
Travelling Friends, Walks

John Hesp keeps walking - right across Scotland from coast to coast.

Exmoor Lockdown Diary 100 - One Hundred Days of Solitude
Jun 26

Jun 26 Exmoor Lockdown Diary 100 - One Hundred Days of Solitude

Martin Hesp
Cider, Walks

Martin Hesp puts the 100th Exmoor Lockdown Diary on his website by presenting a video of an interview he did 30 years ago with an old cider-maker from Glastonbury

Trees, Hedgerows and Cool Places in a Heatwave
Jun 25

Jun 25 Trees, Hedgerows and Cool Places in a Heatwave

Martin Hesp
Media

A short video on keeping cool in the deep lanes surrounded by West Country hedgerows and trees

John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 10
Jun 25

Jun 25 John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 10

Martin Hesp
Travelling Friends, Walks

John Hesp continues his march across Scotland from coast to coast

Video to go With Tim's Cider Chronicles
Jun 24

Jun 24 Video to go With Tim's Cider Chronicles

Martin Hesp

In today’s Exmoor Lockdown Diary we show a film shot nearly 30 years ago at the remarkable Apple Tree Fair in Normandy - a must watch for cider aficionados

Iceland:  Remembering a Glacier during a Heatwave
Jun 23

Jun 23 Iceland: Remembering a Glacier during a Heatwave

Martin Hesp
Travel

In a heatwave today Martin Hesp remembers the cooling moments he spent snowmobiling to the top of a glacier

John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 9
Jun 23

Jun 23 John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 9

Martin Hesp
Travelling Friends, Walks

John Hesp continues his big hike across Scotland from coast to coast

Martinique
Jun 22

Jun 22 Martinique

Martin Hesp
Travel, Caribbean

Martin Hesp remembers a scary moment on the island of Martinique

John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 8
Jun 22

Jun 22 John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 8

Martin Hesp
Travelling Friends, Walks

John Hesp continues his hike from one side of Scotland to the other in the TGO Challenge

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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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