PinnedCraig McVickerI talk to Russians everyday and here’s what they say.As an online English teacher, I have classes every single day with students from all around the world. Most are Russian.Mar 1492Mar 1492
PinnedCraig McVickerRussians tell me about their EconomyRegarding my Russian students, a fellow Medium member asked me ‘Do they want to leave for political or economic reasons? I keep reading…Mar 2115Mar 2115
PinnedCraig McVickerThe Lives of my 7 Ukrainian StudentsMany of you were interested in my recent post, ‘I talk to Russians everyday and here’s what they say’, and I said that I would tell you…Mar 193Mar 193
Craig McVickerWhy are the Chinese Eating Expensive Bird Saliva?Yes, you read that right! But not any ol’ bird saliva — Swiftlet saliva.Jun 27Jun 27
Craig McVickerA Bizarre Recurring Dream from Childhood.I’m at my granny’s farm in countryside Ireland. I’m about 8 years old, it’s a summer’s day, and I’m happy as Larry exploring the hedges…Jun 23Jun 23
Craig McVickerHow Chinese Millennials feel about Hong Kong Now.It’s been 4 years since the protests of 2019/20 came to an end; I was talking with students from both Hong Kong and China through it all.Jun 22Jun 22
Craig McVickerWhich Country was your Favourite?Having lived in 4 countries for 1 year each, people always ask me which is the BEST: Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam or Colombia? It’s a…Jun 15Jun 15
Craig McVickerWhat's happening at the Poland-Belarus Border Right NowWhen Russia invaded Ukraine, all bordering countries went on red alert and upped their border protection. But right now, the Polish tell…Jun 71Jun 71
Craig McVickerFormer Trader Changing British Politics from his KitchenFrom Rags to Riches, Gary says it’s high time to tax the rich!May 23May 23