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Martin Hesp

Martin Hesp: Food and Travel Writer & Journalist
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Dreaming of Daios Cove
Jul 6

Jul 6 Dreaming of Daios Cove

Martin Hesp
Food, Travel

Martin Hesp dreams of revisiting Crete and the remarkable Daios Cove

John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 14 - The Finishing Post
Jul 5

Jul 5 John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 14 - The Finishing Post

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Travelling Friends, Walks

John Hesp completes his marathon trek across the breadth of Scotland walking from coast to coast

John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 14
Jul 4

Jul 4 John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 14

Martin Hesp
Travelling Friends, Walks

John Hesp nears the end of his great march across Scotland from coast to coast

Vietnam: Remembered during the Covid Lockdown
Jul 2

Jul 2 Vietnam: Remembered during the Covid Lockdown

Martin Hesp
Travel

Remembering a busy arts tour in the Vietnamese city of Nha Trang

John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 13
Jul 2

Jul 2 John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 13

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Travelling Friends, Walks

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

More Cider Apple Footage from 1992
Jul 1

Jul 1 More Cider Apple Footage from 1992

Martin Hesp
Cider

Another video from Normandy nearly 30 years ago when Tim Bannerman and Martin Hesp were filming everything there was to film about orchards and cider making in the region

John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 12
Jun 30

Jun 30 John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 12

Martin Hesp
Travelling Friends, Walks

John Hesp continues his march across the breadth of Scotland from one coast to the other

Fabulous Exmoor Lamb
Jun 30

Jun 30 Fabulous Exmoor Lamb

Martin Hesp
Food, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

Extolling the virtues of grass fed lamb from Exmoor in today’s lockdown diary

Visiting the Ancient Apple Tree Fair in France 2
Jun 29

Jun 29 Visiting the Ancient Apple Tree Fair in France 2

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Tim Bannerman takes Martin Hesp around the ancient annual tree fair in Lisieux, in Normandy

Exmoor Mushroom Magic
Jun 28

Jun 28 Exmoor Mushroom Magic

Martin Hesp
Food, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

It’s that time of year when the common field mushroom starts appearing

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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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