<p class="">Quick preview of an article which will be appearing on the site soon - all about the amazing food of Lisbon</p>

<p class="">Staying with a friend on St Martins in the Caribbean - nice thing to do - and now anyone else who fancies it can do the same thing because Captain Richard has his yacht on AirBnB</p>

<p class="">Exploring the coast of Puglia south of Bari, including Polignano a Mare and the Torre Guaceto Marine Protected Area Coastal and Marine Reserve</p>

<p class="">A day spent in Bari on Italy’s Adriatic coast. Martin Hesp loved the city, its backstreets and its restaurants </p>

<p class="">A quick trip around central Saigon or Ho Chi Min City, with Martin Hesp</p>

<p class="">A walk to the top of one of Somerset most noticeable hills, Brent Knoll, right. beside the M5 motorway</p>

<p class="">Wild venison is one of the most healthy meats you can buy, and it comes guilt-free if you are worried about the environment</p>

<p class="">The beginning of a trip to St Martin in the Caribbean - more post to come</p>

<p class="">Remembering a long wet steamy day on the Indian River, in Dominica</p>

<p class="">Limpets can be a remarkable base for a seafood stew, says Martin Hesp who once came upon a man harvesting limpets on one of the most barren coastlines in Europe</p>

<p class="">Martin Hesp remembers a stay at the wondfeul Anam Resort on the Vietnam coast. </p>

<p class="">Remembering great meals enjoyed in great places - we’ve been too long in lockdown - time to get out and about - these recollections may be a guide to where you can go…</p>

<p class="">A walk exploring a wild section of The Wreckers’ Coast at a place called Sandy Mouth</p>

<p class="">Catching your own prawns in summer… There is nothing quite as satisfying or as delicious if you happen to be on the right kind of beach and you have a net, says Martin Hesp</p>

<p class="">Every New Year the staff at Tresco Abbey Gardens undertake an annual flower count - with surprising results, as Martin Hesp used to discover</p>

<p class="">A winter week in Lucerne, Switzerland</p>

<p class="">Travels with chocolate - a reflection on chocolate around the world - this article offers a rich and engaging journey through various chocolate experiences. It covers topics from chocolate's history and production methods to personal experiences with chocolate at different locations around the world. The narrative is intertwined with cultural insights and details about the chocolate-making process, emphasizing the diverse aspects of chocolate as a culinary delight

<p class="">The story of the door through which just ab out all the world’s frankincense would have been carried 2000 years ago - and some would have made its was to a rather famous manger… The article delves into the author's personal experiences and historical insights related to frankincense, particularly its connection to the Christmas story and its historical trade in Southern Oman. It touches on the significance of frankincense in various cultures, its harvesting proces

<p class="">The walk to and from Culbone on the Exmoor coasts is one of the very best hikes you can do at Christmas, says Martin Hesp - this article covers his experiences and observations about a hike to Culbone, including details about the smallest complete church in England, local landmarks like Porlock Bay, and recommendations for nearby dining experiences. The page is rich in details about the walk and the surroundings, focusing on the unique aspects of Culbone and the a

<p class="">Braunton Burrows in North Devon provides one of the most remarkable landscapes in South West England - in this article Martin Hesp enjoys a walk around the dunes - this article is about the unique dune area in the UK. The article includes details about the area's vast sand dunes, diverse flora and fauna, walking paths, and environmental aspects, such as the role of military maneuvers in the ecosystem. It also mentions local attractions and provides insights into t