25 JANUARY 1997, page 26

Vientiane

Entranced by communism Michael Sheridan T he sceptical traveller can become weary of miracles. For those fleeing the capitals of the Asian miracle — all exhaust fumes,......

Paris

Love fades, cakes remain Kate Hatch alon du the' is a misnomer because all French tea is disgusting; they don't boil the water nor do they heat the pot and tea bags are de......