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Martin Hesp Food and Travel

Discovering
New Destinations
and Flavours

Welcome to a deep-dive archive of award-winning journalism. Curated by Martin Hesp, who has spent over 40 years exploring the world’s landscapes and kitchens, this site brings together a lifetime of travel and food writing. Supported by a team of contributors, we invite you to explore everything from the rugged coastal paths of the West Country to the hidden culinary gems of Europe and beyond.

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The West Country

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A jetty in Denmark's Kystlandet region

A jetty in Denmark's Kystlandet region

From Alpine Peaks to Atlantic Shores: My Definitive Summer 2026 Travel Guide

A quick guide to some of the places we think will be influential and important for leisure travellers in 2026

Martin Hesp

2 days ago3 min read

Exploring Boscastle: A Stay at the Historic Wellington Hotel

Exploring Boscastle: A Stay at the Historic Wellington Hotel

Exploring Boscastle: A Stay at the Historic Wellington Hotel

Boscastle is a place that hits deep. In this latest Hesp Out West adventure, Martin returns to the "fjord-like" indentation of the North Cornish coast to explore the wild beauty that has captivated him since boyhood. From the dramatic blow-hole at Penally Point to the historic hallways of The Wellington Hotel, this journey blends personal nostalgia with a review of St Austell Brewery’s latest refurbishment. Discover the literary links of Thomas Hardy, the maritime history of

Martin Hesp

Jan 274 min read

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