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Martin Hesp

Martin Hesp: Food and Travel Writer & Journalist
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Dorset Walks - Lambert's Castle Hill
Jan 16

Jan 16 Dorset Walks - Lambert's Castle Hill

Martin Hesp
Walks, Travel

A hike around Lambert’s Castle Hill in West Dorset is always a delight, says Martin Hesp who enjoyed this walk with poet James Crowden

Mezze
Jan 15

Jan 15 Mezze

Martin Hesp
Food, Travel

Mezze - small plates - why didn’t we ever have them as part of our national cuisine here in the UK?

Bouillabaisse
Jan 15

Jan 15 Bouillabaisse

Martin Hesp
Food, Travel
Scilly Walks 3 - Uninhabited Isle of Samson
Jan 13

Jan 13 Scilly Walks 3 - Uninhabited Isle of Samson

Martin Hesp
Walks, Travel, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

In the third of our Scilly Walks, Martin Hesp explores the uninhabited island of Samson

Scilly Walks 2 - St Martin's
Jan 13

Jan 13 Scilly Walks 2 - St Martin's

Martin Hesp
Walks, Travel, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

In the second of our Scilly Walks we go to the north of the archipelago to enjoy a circumnavigation of the isle of St Martin’s

Scilly Walks 1 - St Mary's Garrison
Jan 13

Jan 13 Scilly Walks 1 - St Mary's Garrison

Martin Hesp
Walks, Travel, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

Martin Hesp explores The Garrison on St Marys in the Isles of Scilly one evening in the heart of winter

England's West Country
Jan 12

Jan 12 England's West Country

Martin Hesp
Walks, Travel, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

Martin Hesp considers the region he lives in - the West Country which is so very popular with millions of visitors in normal years - and he mulls over the idea of visiting the big green peninsula which stretches South West of Bristol

Dunster's Water Powered Mill
Jan 11

Jan 11 Dunster's Water Powered Mill

Martin Hesp
Travel, Food, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

At the National Trust’s water-powered flour mill in Dunster they do an excellent job of showing the public how cereal grain is turned into something edible

Cornish Gouda
Jan 11

Jan 11 Cornish Gouda

Martin Hesp
Food, Secret Cornwall, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

An interview on Rick Stein’s new programme about Cornwall inspired us to put up this article and photos originally written about the Cornish Gouda Company back in 2015

Cornish Walks - Zennor Head
Jan 8

Jan 8 Cornish Walks - Zennor Head

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

The last of our Six Cornish Walks Martin Hesp goes west to Zennor where he walks out to the famous head-land

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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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