<p class="">Mihiri Island in the Maldives is the kind of dream destination which many millions dream of visiting when midwinter cloaks the northern hemisphere in darkness - Martin Hesp spent some time on this lovely resort islet in the Maldives. The content focuses on the tranquil environment, breathtaking landscapes, top-notch cuisine, and engaging activities such as diving and swimming with marine life, particularly emphasising the relaxing and exotic nature of a stay at Mi

<p class="">A walk in the hills behind the medieval village of Dunster - the hike covers much of the ground which is the location for Martin Hesp’s new fairy-tale book ,The Deer Park</p>

<p class="">There’s a new book called The Deer park launched this week - and it’s immediately proving to be very popular. Martin Hesp explains how the story came about… The Deer Park - a children's fairytale inspired by the magical woodlands above Dunster and includes references to local history and legends, intertwined with the author's personal experiences and family stories</p>

<p class="">Tinned food is often looked down upon in the UK, but a West Country chef has just launched a new brand of luxury canned seafood from Devon and Cornwall which helps put the store-cupboard staple back on the foodie map. </p>

<p class="">Cold smoking your own salmon can be fun and absolutely delicious </p>

<p class="">Photographs of a visit to La Palma a few years ago - glad not to be there now - feel sorry for the people of this most beautiful of islands</p>

<p class="">Walking in the western parts of Lanzarote can be interesting - an exhausting - lava flows are not the easiest terrain to stroll across</p>

<p class="">A walk around the National Trust’s Godolphin Estate in Cornwall</p>

<p class="">This walk takes us west of Lamorna Cove in far west Cornwall</p>

<p class="">A wonderful circular walk in Cornwall from the old fishing harbour at Mousehole west to the famous artists’ cove at Lamorna and back across the fields. </p>

<p class="">The famous Tamar Bridge - once the longest suspension span in the UK - is 60 years old. Here journalist Martin Hesp recalls the article he wrote 10 years ago when the bridge was celebrating its half-century </p>

<p class="">There’s more to making a cup of coffee than meets the eye - we try a morning training session in a bid to learn how to become a proper barista at Owen’s Coffee in Devon</p>

<p class="">It’s time for the annual Dartmouth Food Festival - and event which every year punches well above its weight - here’s a preview now that the festival is about to return after the Covid pandemic </p>

<p class="">A new arts and cultural festival is underway on the Isles of Scilly - Martin Hesp enjoyed a sneak preview just before the autumnal series of events began</p>

<p class="">A meal out with friends in Cornwall - which included a taste-test to see the difference there is between the flavour of a lobster and a Cornish crawfish. Quite a big difference as it turns out… Thanks to our friends at Indulgence Catering</p>

<p class="">Meat eating has had a bad press - but the media never bothers to look at the idea that there are different ways of producing meat. Now a new project called Farm Wilder intends to bring the very best environmentally-friendly meat to the market</p>

<p class="">Here’s a walk that takes you to the very place where Mrs Cecil Frances Alexander wrote the hymn All Things Bright and Beautiful</p>

<p class="">A visit to one of the most productive corners of rural England</p>

<p class="">Now is the season of fruitfulness in the English West Country - this article celebrates the sort of ingredients and dishes you can enjoy in September</p>

<p class="">Martin Hesp celebrates the new Taste East Devon Festival with lunch at a very special country hotel - The PIG at Combe serves a 25-mile-menu which more or less sums up all that is good about eating and drinking in the East Devon area</p>