About Martin Hesp & Collaborations
Award-winning travel journalist, author and storyteller
I work with selected brands, tourism organisations and agencies to create high-quality editorial features, sponsored content and travel partnerships.
đź“© Email: martinhesp1@gmail.com
In a crowded digital landscape, credibility matters.
What I offer is not just exposure, but trusted storytelling built on decades of professional journalism.
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Award-winning travel journalist Martin Hesp works with selected brands, tourism organisations and agencies to create high-quality editorial features, sponsored content and travel partnerships.
With more than 40 years of experience in newspaper journalism, Martin brings authority, credibility and storytelling depth to every collaboration.
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For more than 40 years I have been writing about places, people, food and culture — telling stories that go beyond the obvious and uncover the character of a destination.
My work has appeared extensively in regional and national newspapers and continues to appear weekly in the Western Morning News and Western Daily Press, where I have built a loyal readership through a distinctive, narrative-led approach to travel writing.
Alongside my journalism, I am the author of fiction and travel-inspired writing, and a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers. Through this website, I continue to explore the landscapes, communities and culinary traditions that define the places I visit.
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This is not a “quick tips” travel blog.
It is a curated collection of stories, insights and experiences written with the depth and care of traditional journalism.
I have been shortlisted for Travel Blog of the Year and continue to write for regional newspaper audiences across the South West.
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Work With Me
I work with selected brands, tourism organisations and agencies to create high-quality editorial features, sponsored content and travel partnerships.
Every collaboration is written in my established journalistic style — ensuring authenticity, credibility and genuine reader engagement.
Who Will See This?
My readership includes UK and international travellers with a strong interest in authentic experiences, food, culture and destination storytelling.
Sponsored Articles (Written by Martin Hesp)
A professionally written, editorial-style feature tailored to your brand, destination or service.
âś” Original, high-quality journalism
âś” Natural integration of your key message
âś” Permanent placement on the site
From £120 per article
Guest Posts (Client Supplied Content)
Publication of high-quality, relevant content supplied by you.
âś” Edited for tone and consistency
âś” Published within an appropriate section of the site
From £80 per post
Link Insertions
Placement of a contextual link within an existing, relevant article.
âś” Added to established, indexed content
âś” Contextual and editorially appropriate placement only
From £80 per link
Brand Features & Editorial Collaborations
For tourism boards, destinations, hotels and experiences seeking more in-depth or ongoing coverage.
âś” Long-form editorial features
âś” Campaigns or series
âś” Potential wider editorial exposure where appropriate
From £150+ depending on scope
đź“© For collaborations and enquiries: [your email here]
A Note on Quality
We only work with brands and organisations that align with the tone and integrity of my writing.
That means:
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No low-quality or irrelevant placements
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No forced or artificial content
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A focus on genuine storytelling that benefits both reader and partner
Let’s Work Together
If you are a brand, PR agency or tourism organisation looking to reach an engaged travel audience through credible, high-quality editorial content, I would be delighted to hear from you.
Recent Collaborations
Examples of recent sponsored features and collaborations are available on request.
