Profession(s)

Writer, Journalist, Author, Editor, Broadcaster

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Biography

Martin Hesp is a respected journalist and travel writer, known for his evocative storytelling and love for rural landscapes. A longtime contributor to two regional daily newspapers, the Western Morning News and Western Daily Press, he now writes the Hesp Out West double-page food and travel spread called Hesp Out West for the 2 publications every weekend. After 52 years in journalism his work includes books, articles, and TV features, many of which advocate for sustainable tourism and celebrate the great outdoors, making him a trusted voice in travel journalism

Recent & Upcoming Trips

Dordogne (11/2025); Algarve (12/2025); Scotland (03/2026); Dorset (02/2026); Bristol (02/2026); Cornwall (12/2025) Devon (01/2026, South West UK (Home)

Destination Expertise

United Kingdom (UK), England, Caribbean, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Canary Islands, Switzerland

Specialisms

Conservation, Couples Travel, Cruise Travel, Ecotourism, Family Travel, Food & Drink, Luxury Travel, Over 50s, Rail Travel

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