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Martin Hesp

Martin Hesp: Food and Travel Writer & Journalist
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Dartmoor Walks - Over Hamel Down
Aug 27

Aug 27 Dartmoor Walks - Over Hamel Down

Martin Hesp
Walks, Travel, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

Martin Hesp takes us on a walk up over the hills from Widecombe in the Moor, following in the footsteps of Uncle Tom Cobley and All…

The Passing of Brendan Sellick - Mud-horse Fisherman
Aug 27

Aug 27 The Passing of Brendan Sellick - Mud-horse Fisherman

Martin Hesp
Food, Media, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

Martin Hesp pays tribute to the llfe of his old friend Brendan Sellick - sometimes billed in the media as “The World’s Lat Mud-Horse Fisherman”

Brilliant Budleigh Salterton
Aug 22

Aug 22 Brilliant Budleigh Salterton

Martin Hesp
Travel, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

Anyone who visits Budleigh Salterton today will undoubtedly come away saying it is a very nice place indeed, but it wasn’t always like that. Back in 2003 Martin Hesp remembers writing an article about the East Devon seaside town after it was named the biggest rip-off zone for property prices in Britain…

Two's Company: A Really Good Cookbook on Catering Just For Two
Aug 22

Aug 22 Two's Company: A Really Good Cookbook on Catering Just For Two

Martin Hesp
Food

Martin Hesp reviews a very useful cookbook indeed, one which focuses on catering for two - which is actually the number of people most likely to sit down for lunch or dinner. Two’s Company is by Exeter-based food writer and chef Orlando Murrin

Dartmoor Walk - Haytor to Widdecombe
Aug 9

Aug 9 Dartmoor Walk - Haytor to Widdecombe

Martin Hesp
Walks, Travel, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

Martin Hesp enjoys a walk on Dartmoor by taking a useful seasonal bus service to the top of the hills

New Ways to Bake Real Artisan Bread
Aug 9

Aug 9 New Ways to Bake Real Artisan Bread

Martin Hesp
Food

Reporting an a seminal event which might well help to change the artisan bread-making scene in Britain

BBQ at the Press of a Button
Aug 9

Aug 9 BBQ at the Press of a Button

Martin Hesp
Food

Food writer Martin Hesp learns about a whole new way to barbecue - something which you can literally do at the press of a button

St George's, Grenada
Aug 3

Aug 3 St George's, Grenada

Martin Hesp
Travel, Caribbean

Martin Hesp recalls a trip to St George’s, capital of Grenada in the Caribbean

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Aug 3

Aug 3 Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

Martin Hesp
Travel

Martin Hesp takes a turn around Las Palmas, capital of Gran Canaria and one of his favourite cities in all of Spain

The Pig's Nose at East Prawle - Best Pub in Devon 2021
Jul 16

Jul 16 The Pig's Nose at East Prawle - Best Pub in Devon 2021

Martin Hesp
Travelling Friends, Drink, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

The Pig’s Nose at East Prawle in Devon has been voted the county’s best pub at this year’s Pub and Bar Awards - here journalist Martin Hesp recalls an article he wrote about one of his favourite watering holes several years ago - and article indeed which tells the tale of the one and only Pig’s Nose

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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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