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James Draven

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United Kingdom
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James Draven’s Biography

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James Draven is author of the forthcoming narrative, noctourism guidebook, The Nocturnal Traveller: After-Dark Adventures in Moonlit Britain, published by Bloomsbury.
Pre-order it now: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-nocturnal-traveller/james-draven/9781844867707

James Draven has won 17 awards and collected another five 'highly commended' gongs, having been shortlisted for a total of 49 awards as a travel journalist and editor.

He has written for more than 50 publications across the UK, …

James Draven’s Journalist Portfolio

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Equine intervention: horse therapy in Sumba | OutThere

Equine intervention: horse therapy in Sumba | OutThere

NIHI Sumba is offering equine therapy on its exquisite Indonesian island - we saddle up for a ride | LGBTQ fr…

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Alabama's lost luggage depot is the charity shop of your dreams | The Telegraph

Alabama's lost luggage depot is the charity shop of your dreams | The Telegraph

In Scottsboro, the weirdest and most wonderful second-hand store has become the unlikely final destination fo…

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Survival Language: Nass Valley's Nisga'a Nation – a people forged in fire | JRNY

Survival Language: Nass Valley's Nisga'a Nation – a people forged in fire | JRNY

In British Columbia, explore the sacred landscapes and resilient spirit of the Nass Valley's Nisga'a Nation –…

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America's swankiest ski resort is best visited in summer | The Telegraph

America's swankiest ski resort is best visited in summer | The Telegraph

With wildlife on the move, the slopes in bloom and the Tetons cutting into blue skies, this corner of Wyoming…

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Swimming with sharks: the other side of Raja Ampat | Condé Nast Traveller

Swimming with sharks: the other side of Raja Ampat | Condé Nast Traveller

In collaboration with conservation group, Sea People, Rascal Voyages goes below the surface of this subaquati…

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Tigers burning bright | Wanderlust

Tigers burning bright | Wanderlust

As India celebrates 50 years of its Project Tiger conservation scheme, James Draven visits the reserves of Ma…

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Articles

A frightfully good trip to Europe’s biggest Halloween festival

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By James Draven
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12 hours ago Magherafelt are Derry Senior Football champions for the first time since 2019 after beating three-in-a-row chasing Newbridge by 3-17 to 0-20 at Celtic Park. Goals from Johnny McErlain, Aidan McCluskey and Cormac Murphy sealed the win, but the real winning of the game was an unanswered 1-12 either …
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Hiking in Kyrgyzstan’s Tien Shan mountains is a TikTok trend without any wifi

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By James Draven
| Inkl
Yurts in the Terskey Ala-Too Range - (James Draven) The fog descends like a sledgehammer, bringing darkness and disorientation. Minutes earlier, we’d been slathering on sunscreen and snapping selfies by the side of an alpine lake, its looking-glass waters reflecting landscapes redolent of the Swiss Alps – except our photos were dotted with distant yurts and the occasional nomad on horseback, herding cows with the aid of bright-eyed Alsatians.
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Hiking in Kyrgyzstan’s Tien Shan mountains is a TikTok trend without any wifi

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By James Draven
| Yahoo News Australia Verified
The fog descends like a sledgehammer, bringing darkness and disorientation. Minutes earlier, we'd been slathering on sunscreen and snapping selfies by the side of an alpine lake, its looking-glass waters reflecting landscapes redolent of the Swiss Alps – except our photos were dotted with distant yurts and the occasional nomad on horseback, herding cows with the aid of bright-eyed Alsatians. Eagles soared on thermals, silhouetted by the fierce glare of sunlight.
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Awards

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The Best British Travel Writing of the 21st Century

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Travel Media Awards

2026 - Sustainability Travel Writer of the Year

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AITO Travel Writer of the Year Awards

2026 - Specialist Travel Writer of the Year

Winner

TravMedia Awards

2026 - Specialist Travel Writer of the Year

Winner

TravMedia Awards

2026 - Travel Publication of the Year

Winner (as staff writer with JRNY Travel Magazine)

Visit USA Media Awards

2026 - Route 66 Collective Award

Winner (as Editor of JRNY America magazine)

Visit USA Media Awards

2025 - Publication of the Year

Winner (as Editor of JRNY America magazine)

Inspire Global Media Awards

2024 - Consumer Magazine Feature of the Year

Winner

TravMedia Awards

2022 - Exclusive of the Year

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AITO Travel Writer of the Year Awards

2021 - Trade Writer of the Year

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Travel Media Awards

2020 - Trade Writer of the Year

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Travel Media Awards

2020 - Trade Feature of the Year

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AITO Travel Writer of the Year Awards

2019 - Trade Writer of the Year

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ATTA Media Awards

2017 - Blogger/Vlogger of the Year

Winner

AITO Travel Writer of the Year Awards

2016 - Blogger of the Year

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Online Media Awards

2013 - Best Lifestyle/Leisure News Site

Winner (as Homepage Editor at MSN)

Microsoft Awards

2009 - Best Ideas and Innovation

Winner

Vist USA Media Awards

2024 - Consumer Travel Publication Feature

Highly Commended

The TCG Baubles

2024 - Travel Journalist of the Year

Highly Commended

IPW Travel Writer Awards

2023 - Best Destination Feature

Second Place

AITO Travel Writer of the Year Awards

2019 - Blogger of the Year

Highly Commended

AITO Travel Writer of the Year Awards

2015 - Blogger of the Year

Highly Commended