Packing for Taiwan has been a challenge. There are two reasons for this: 1) Weather differences between Northern Taiwan and Southern Taiwan. Since we'll be traveling from Taipei in the North to Kenting in the South I have to account for differences in weather. 2) Chinese gift giving culture. When a Chinese family returns to see family back in the Motherland, you have to bring gifts. Anyone with Asian parents can probably attest to this. My luggage is no longer just my clothing, shoes and electronics. Stuffed into the corners of my luggage are vitamins, snacks, and other questionable items.