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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
Staying with the Iban in a Longhouse in Borneo
Aug 22

Aug 22 Staying with the Iban in a Longhouse in Borneo

Martin Hesp
Travel
The Joy of Outdoor Cooking: Why Barbecuing is the UK’s Favourite Summer Ritual
Aug 18

Aug 18 The Joy of Outdoor Cooking: Why Barbecuing is the UK’s Favourite Summer Ritual

Martin Hesp
Food
Best West Country Walks for a Heatwave: Cool Hiking Routes in the South West
Aug 15

Aug 15 Best West Country Walks for a Heatwave: Cool Hiking Routes in the South West

Martin Hesp
Devon Cornwall & Somerset, Travel, Walks
Cooling Off in a Heatwave: The West Country’s Secret Weapon – Sunken Lanes and Devon Hedgerows
Aug 12

Aug 12 Cooling Off in a Heatwave: The West Country’s Secret Weapon – Sunken Lanes and Devon Hedgerows

Martin Hesp
Devon Cornwall & Somerset, Travel
Devon Secret Seasides: Speke’s Mill Mouth
Aug 11

Aug 11 Devon Secret Seasides: Speke’s Mill Mouth

Martin Hesp
Devon Cornwall & Somerset, Walks, Travel
Devon Seacret Seasides: Whitsand Bay
Aug 11

Aug 11 Devon Seacret Seasides: Whitsand Bay

Martin Hesp
Devon Cornwall & Somerset, Walks, Travel
Cornwall's Secret Seasides: Scilly's St Martins Has Some of the Best
Aug 8

Aug 8 Cornwall's Secret Seasides: Scilly's St Martins Has Some of the Best

Martin Hesp
Devon Cornwall & Somerset, Travel, Walks
Secret Devon Seasides: Discovering Ness Cove via Smugglers' Tunnel, Shaldon
Aug 6

Aug 6 Secret Devon Seasides: Discovering Ness Cove via Smugglers' Tunnel, Shaldon

Martin Hesp
Devon Cornwall & Somerset, Walks, Travel
Cornwall’s Secret Seasides: Strangles Beach,  Wild Goats, Rare Butterflies, and Solitude on the North Coast
Aug 6

Aug 6 Cornwall’s Secret Seasides: Strangles Beach, Wild Goats, Rare Butterflies, and Solitude on the North Coast

Martin Hesp
Devon Cornwall & Somerset, Walks, Travel
Devon's Seacret Seasides - Crow Point
Aug 5

Aug 5 Devon's Seacret Seasides - Crow Point

Martin Hesp
Travel, Devon Cornwall & Somerset, Walks
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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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