Anna Grace

Freelance writer

I am a writer, editor and translator interested in all things Latin America, the great outdoors and cycling.

Previous work includes IQ Magazine, Insight Crime, The World Weekly and Bolivian Express.

2.1 Magazine

Britain’s beauty spots brace for a busy summer

Domestic tourists are set to bring big business to British holiday destinations this summer

2.1 Magazine

Top chefs go the whole (meatless) hog

Michelin-starred chefs are championing vegan food in a bid to make high-end eating more sustainable.

Internation

Can Europe’s cycling revolution outlive the pandemic?

Cycling has seen a surge in popularity thanks to the pandemic. Yet, once life returns to something resembling normality, will cycling still appeal to so many?

2.1 Magazine

Human rights panel investigates alleged abuses in Colombia

Representatives from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights arrived in Colombia this week to investigate allegations of rights abuses committed during six weeks of anti-government protests.

Internation

UK startups surge amid pandemic

The pandemic has triggered a wave of new business startups in the UK despite high levels of economic instability.

Internation

Bike boom boosts employment across cycle industry

The cycle industry is one of few to profit from the coronavirus pandemic as the bike boom increases employment across the sector.

Open Up South Manchester

Fighting Fit

With gyms closed, Manchester women have found their own ways of keeping fit.

IQ Magazine

A long road to recovery: Promoters in Asia talk Covid-19

While the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic is now in Europe, promoters in China and Asia Pacific say the return of touring is still some way off.

IQ Magazine

Nerves of steel: Staging and steel review

IQ speaks to those providing the (literal) framework for festivals and events to discuss the unique challenges and successes of last year's season.

IQ Magazine

Live and Proud: The vibrant LGBTQ+ music scene

With the calendar of LGBTQ+ events having exploded and live music now a staple of Pride celebrations, IQ asks what more can be done to achieve greater equality in live

IQ Magazine

A High Cost: How the biz is fighting back against mental illness

As society becomes more in tune with the importance of mental wellbeing, IQ explores some of the initiatives aiming to make the live industry a healthier, happier place

InSight Crime

Bolivia-Brazil border remains crime hotspot

A security operation looking to regain control of the Bolivian border town of San Matías has revealed the extent to which an absence of state institutions has led to lawlessness in the area.

InSight Crime

Colombia drug possession decree misses mark

The seizure of more than 7 metric tons of drugs from users in nine days in Colombia after a decree effectively banning personal drug use has been heralded a success by authorities.

InSight Crime

Peru drug trafficking groups expanding to new European markets

Drug trafficking routes out of Peru have taken a new direction in recent years, suggesting a shake up in the criminal networks operating in the country and the emergence of new consumer markets, particularly in eastern Europe.

InSight Crime

Homicides down, disappearances up: El Salvador's conflicting numbers

Homicide rates in El Salvador are set to be at their lowest in years, yet the number of disappearances has increased dramatically in the same time, suggesting that the Salvadoran government does not have as tight of a grasp on security issues as initial figures may imply.

InSight Crime

Costa Rica remains peaceful in fight against crime

Costa Rica has been a beacon of peace in a conflict- and crime-ridden region since the abolition of its armed forces in 1948, yet a rise in violent crime in recent years has pressured the government to develop innovative and effective security strategies in order to retain the country’s peaceful image.

The World Weekly

Slavery in the 21st century

African migrants are being sold as slaves in Libya. How can slavery exist in the modern world?

The World Weekly

The failure of Mexico's kingpin strategy

Notorious Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo’ faced extradition to the US last January. Why has his removal not improved public safety in Mexico?

The World Weekly

The urban water crisis

Cape Town is fast running out of water. Why are cities around the world becoming increasingly water-stressed?

The World Weekly

The struggle for peace in Colombia

The Colombian government and FARC rebels have signed a historic peace agreement. A year on, why has peace still not arrived in Colombia?

The World Weekly

South of the border

Millions of undocumented Mexican and Central American migrants live in the US today. How do stringent immigration policies affect these individuals and the region in general?

The World Weekly

Lifelines for indigenous languages

Linguistic diversity is in decline. What can be done to safeguard the world’s endangered languages?

The World Weekly

The many dangers facing world oceans

The world's oceans are under threat. What can be done to protect marine life and biodiversity?

Bolivian Express

Of mines and men

A world without light: terrifying for all, unimaginable for most, a daily reality for the miners of Potosí.

Co-written with J.Q. Cooley

Bolivian Express

La Paz in light and shade

Paceños and plazas - the iconic squares of La Paz. A photo poem by Anna Grace and J.Q. Cooley.

Bolivian Express

Living on the edge: Life in Bolivian border towns

Surrounded by land on all sides, it is not surprising that Bolivia can call itself a neighbour to no fewer than five countries in total.

Bolivian Express

I like my coffee hot!

The world of boutique Bolivian coffee production.

Bolivian Express

Journeys of a restless traveller in South America

An eventful journey, a nomadic paradise, a transient hell – travelling is many things. But one thing remains certain: the traveller is always on the move.

Bolivian Express

Boozing in Bolivia

A tour of Tarija, Bolivia's beautiful wine region, sampling some of the best alcoholic delicacies the country has to offer.

Bolivian Express

Not on my watch

An exploration of Bolivia's attempt to shed its colonial past.

We Are Travel Girls

How to survive a Patagonia winter trek

Top tips on how to navigate the icy weather and complex logistics of a winter hiking trip on South America's icy southern tip.

 

London food banks face difficult times

UK food banks provide a lifeline to many but as demand continues to increase, many may struggle to meet the need.

Varsity Cambridge

Bursting the Bubble in Bolivia

Anna reminisces about days spent chatting with watchmakers and scooting round fuel blockades on her year abroad.