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Welcome to my food and travel website

Martin Hesp

Martin Hesp: Food and Travel Writer & Journalist
Discover Travel Tales and Culinary Delights from Around the World
Madeira Jeep Tour
Sep 7

Sep 7 Madeira Jeep Tour

Martin Hesp
Travel

A podcast and photos - all about an amazing 4x4 tour of the mountains of Madeira

Walking Madeira's Levadas
Sep 5

Sep 5 Walking Madeira's Levadas

Martin Hesp
Podcast, Travel, Walks

Walking Madeira’s magnificent levadas. Martin Hesp has created a podcast about the experience and put a selection of photographs onto his website

Celebrated Cornwall - Lundy Hole
Sep 5

Sep 5 Celebrated Cornwall - Lundy Hole

Martin Hesp
Secret Cornwall, Travel, Walks, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

As part of his Secret Cornwall series Martin Hesp hikes to Lundy Hole - which is nothing to do with the Devon island

Celebrated Cornwall - The Duckpool Roar and Kilkhampton
Aug 28

Aug 28 Celebrated Cornwall - The Duckpool Roar and Kilkhampton

Martin Hesp
Secret Cornwall, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

Continuing his series on Secret Cornwall, Martin Hesp visits the village of Kilkhampton. Motorists know it for its occasional traffic jams, but it’s actually in one of the loveliest parishes in Cornwall.

Celebrated Cornwall - Tregonning Hill and China Clay
Aug 27

Aug 27 Celebrated Cornwall - Tregonning Hill and China Clay

Martin Hesp
Travel, Walks, Secret Cornwall, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

In the third in our series Secret Cornwall Martin Hesp visits Tregonning Hill - few people go there today but the wild empty windswept moorland had a hugely important role to play in Cornwall’s history

Celebrated Cornwall - King Arthur's Down
Aug 25

Aug 25 Celebrated Cornwall - King Arthur's Down

Martin Hesp
Secret Cornwall, Travel, Walks, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

In the second instalment of the Secret Cornwall series Martin Hesp heads out into the moors to find the one place that has been named after King Arthur for centuries…

Celebrated Cornwall - Serpentine and the Poltesco Valley
Aug 24

Aug 24 Celebrated Cornwall - Serpentine and the Poltesco Valley

Martin Hesp
Secret Cornwall, Walks, Travel, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

Martin Hesp begins a series about Secret Cornwall by visiting the old serpentine workings on the Lizard

Last Railway in the West Indies
Aug 19

Aug 19 Last Railway in the West Indies

Martin Hesp
Travel

Martin Hesp takes a trip around the island of St Kitts on “The Last Train in the West Indies”

Stuffing a Marrow
Aug 14

Aug 14 Stuffing a Marrow

Martin Hesp
Food

Martin Hesp has a small veg plot full over overgrown courgettes - or marrows - and here he talks about what to do with them

Exmoor Walks: Hoar Oak
Aug 10

Aug 10 Exmoor Walks: Hoar Oak

Martin Hesp
Walks, Travel, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

A walk to Hoar Oak Cottage in the heart of Exmoor

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Martin Hesp: Award-Winning Food and Travel Writer

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 a curated selection of 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 post-Christmas 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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