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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
The CANNA UK National Giant Vegetables Championship: Record-Breaking Giants at Malvern
Oct 6

Oct 6 The CANNA UK National Giant Vegetables Championship: Record-Breaking Giants at Malvern

Martin Hesp
Food, Travel
The Three Counties Autumn Show: Celebrating Britain’s Harvest Season in Style
Oct 6

Oct 6 The Three Counties Autumn Show: Celebrating Britain’s Harvest Season in Style

Martin Hesp
Travel, Food
Wild Mushroom Foraging: Ceps, Chanterelles and the Magic of Autumn Fungi
Sep 29

Sep 29 Wild Mushroom Foraging: Ceps, Chanterelles and the Magic of Autumn Fungi

Martin Hesp
Food
Mead: England’s Forgotten National Drink Making a Comeback in Devon
Sep 23

Sep 23 Mead: England’s Forgotten National Drink Making a Comeback in Devon

Martin Hesp
Drink, Devon Cornwall & Somerset
Mushroom Foraging in the UK: Field Mushrooms and Fungi After the Rain
Sep 17

Sep 17 Mushroom Foraging in the UK: Field Mushrooms and Fungi After the Rain

Martin Hesp
Food
New Source of Good West Country Meat
Sep 17

Sep 17 New Source of Good West Country Meat

Martin Hesp
Food
River Adventures in the Land of the Summer People
Sep 9

Sep 9 River Adventures in the Land of the Summer People

Martin Hesp
Travel
Cycling the Exe Estuary Trail – A Guide to Devon’s Scenic Cycle Route
Sep 2

Sep 2 Cycling the Exe Estuary Trail – A Guide to Devon’s Scenic Cycle Route

Martin Hesp
Travel, Devon Cornwall & Somerset
End of Summer - The Season of Fruitfulness
Aug 29

Aug 29 End of Summer - The Season of Fruitfulness

Martin Hesp
Travel, Food
True Start of the South West Coast Path? The Portishead to Clevedon Walk
Aug 26

Aug 26 True Start of the South West Coast Path? The Portishead to Clevedon Walk

Martin Hesp
Walks, Travel
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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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