But throughout my trip, I can't help but wonder whether there's a whiff of resignation in this new artsy-craftsy, laid-back Taipei.

WSJ: In Taipei, Taiwan, Life in the Slow Lane

This might get a bit arts and craftsy but it lets you choose exactly the wine you want to give (of course, the recipient might not know what it was).

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