China

Like Russia, China is a slightly complicated tourist destination. The country incites a culture shock in many a European or American traveller, but a few simple rules will greatly simplify the trip. Food should never be eaten with the wrong end of a pair of chopsticks, as these are only used to serve. Alcohol shouldn't be drunk without a toast, and every bill must be fought over, to the extent that it is considered good manners to pull a restaurant bill out of another's hand. For the most intrepid travellers, it is possible to cross the length of China and Russia with a trip on the trans-siberian express train. This can take as little as a week, but it can take as long as you want because, unlike a transcontinental flight, it's possible to get off at several points along the way.