<p class="">Some years ago I found my self in Sarawak asking “how did I get here?”</p>

<p class="">Martin Hesp continues his memoirs of travelling around rural France - extending his journeyings in the Cantal region</p>

<p class="">Rural France offers so much - driving through its endless rural byways is one thing I am missing during these days of lockdown. Here I recall a trip to the fabulous Cantal region…</p>

<p class="">Another walk in the winter weather - this tim eon the North Devon coast where Martin Hesp explores the area around Buck’s Mills</p>

<p class="">Martin Hesp visits a little known but highly scenic corner of The Lizard to embark upon a memorable hike to a wild head-land</p>

<p class="">A perfect winter walk - at Hartland Point, out on the North Devon Coast where the Atlantic meets the Severn Sea</p>

<p class="">Martin Hesp recalls visiting the ancient town of Holsworthy on the Devon-Cornwall border on the very last day the old cattle market was in operation near the town centre before moving to a new purpose-built site on the edge of town. The post includes a podcast which Martin recorded at the time - which could now be regarded as part of the rich oral history of the West Country region</p>

<p class="">Martin Hesp finds out how a Devon cheese company is looking to the seashore for inspiration </p>

<p class="">Through his work as Editorial Director of RAW Food &amp; Drink PR Martin Hesp writes and edits a weekly food page in the Western Morning News - after the articles have appeared each Saturday we’ll put them up here for your perusal… This one is about some remarkable shellfish called Black Queens - fiddly to prepare but extremely sweet and delicious </p>

<p class="">A short video made from 20 years’ worth of occasional video shots filmed around the Cornish Coast. </p>

<p class="">Martin Hesp recalls the days when he used to be a TV presenter taking the cameras on hikes and other adventures across the West Country</p>

<p class="">Quick video - flying to St Vincent in the Grenadines in a small 8-seater Islander aircraft</p>

<p class="">Walking at this time is a real pleasure - not too hot, not too cold - although it can get a little blustery. Pick your day though and it’s the best time of year to walk in the English hills</p>

<p class="">Martin Hesp interviews the man behind Cornish tea and its amazing success story. Jonathon Jones of the Tregothnan Estate was recently awarded the OBE - much deserved, says Martin, who has edited an interview he did with Jonathon a couple of years ago…</p>

<p class="">Martin Hesp looks up an old interview he recorded with Sir Tim Smit at an event celebrating 25 years of The Lost Gardens of Heligan - in this fascinating chat Tim shares his thoughts on historic gardens and the future of horticulture</p>

<p class="">Martin Hesp goes walking on Goonhilly Down - one of the strangest landscapes in England, let alone Cornwall</p>

<p class="">Martin Hesp finds a hidden part of West Cornwall away from the madding crowds - and watches two suns descend toward evening at the magical Merry Maidens</p>

<p class="">In the latest Secret Cornwall series Martin Hesp goes to far West Penwith to explore the remarkable granite area near Land’s End and create a podcast after to talking with two born and bred local ladies</p>

<p class="">In another of his Secret Cornwall series Martin Hesp visits the upper reaches of the Fal estuary</p>

<p class="">Martin Hesp ponders on the joys of autumn now that the season is turning </p>