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The Secret Coast and Snow-Capped Peaks: Why the Wild Heart of Cyprus Never Leaves You
Finding these quiet, untamed corners of the island brought back a flood of memories from a trip I took to Cyprus nearly 35 years ago. It was February half-term, and back in the UK, it was cold, grey, and raining. Desperate for a bit of sun and warmth, we booked a last-minute deal to Paphos.
But Cyprus has a way of surprising you. On one of our day trips, we found ourselves waist-deep in snow.
Martin Hesp
May 295 min read


Kingsbury Episcopi: The Secret Heart of Somerset’s Cider Land
Is Kingsbury Episcopi the true heart of the cider world? Martin Hesp joins poet James Crowden to explore a landscape of 'ghost' apple varieties, Somerset oak brandy, and the proper old-fashioned cider houses of the Levels.
Martin Hesp
Jan 188 min read
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