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Martin Hesp

Martin Hesp: Food and Travel Writer & Journalist
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Sri Lanka Travel Update: Why the Island Remains Open and Welcoming After Cyclone Ditwa
Dec 5

Dec 5 Sri Lanka Travel Update: Why the Island Remains Open and Welcoming After Cyclone Ditwa

Martin Hesp
Travel
Bristol: A Culinary Gem and an Excellent Hotel - The River Grille and also Hotel du Vin
Dec 1

Dec 1 Bristol: A Culinary Gem and an Excellent Hotel - The River Grille and also Hotel du Vin

Martin Hesp
Hotels
Discovering Bristol’s Beer Culture and the Rise of Bristol Beer Factory
Dec 1

Dec 1 Discovering Bristol’s Beer Culture and the Rise of Bristol Beer Factory

Martin Hesp
Drink, Travel
Exploring the Algarve Beyond Beach and Golf: Walking Festivals, Countryside Adventures & Authentic Culture
Nov 24

Nov 24 Exploring the Algarve Beyond Beach and Golf: Walking Festivals, Countryside Adventures & Authentic Culture

Martin Hesp
Travel, Europe
Discovering Portreath: Cornwall’s Least Touristy Harbour and the Revived Basset Arms
Nov 17

Nov 17 Discovering Portreath: Cornwall’s Least Touristy Harbour and the Revived Basset Arms

Martin Hesp
Travel, Devon Cornwall & Somerset, Hotels
Monchique Chestnut Festival: A Unique Autumn Celebration in the Algarve
Nov 16

Nov 16 Monchique Chestnut Festival: A Unique Autumn Celebration in the Algarve

Martin Hesp
Travel, Food
Sunday Lunch in Monpazier: Exploring One of France’s Most Beautiful Bastide Villages
Nov 14

Nov 14 Sunday Lunch in Monpazier: Exploring One of France’s Most Beautiful Bastide Villages

Martin Hesp
Travel, Food
Lagar dos Pardieiros Olive Oil Mill – Traditional and Modern Production in the Algarve Hills
Nov 12

Nov 12 Lagar dos Pardieiros Olive Oil Mill – Traditional and Modern Production in the Algarve Hills

Martin Hesp
Travel, Food
Discovering the Dordogne: A Journey Through France’s Timeless Heartland
Nov 11

Nov 11 Discovering the Dordogne: A Journey Through France’s Timeless Heartland

Martin Hesp
Travel
Dartmoor Walks: Trowlesworthy Warren and the Whitehall Yeo China Clay Pit
Nov 2

Nov 2 Dartmoor Walks: Trowlesworthy Warren and the Whitehall Yeo China Clay Pit

Martin Hesp
Devon Cornwall & Somerset, Travel, Walks
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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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