Kersti Straub-Kuo

Travel Advisor

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Expertise

Taiwan,
Japan,
Arts & Culture,
Wellness & Spa

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About

An East Asia enthusiast with a knack for research. A lover of food, culture and exploration.

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Travel style

I like to travel off-the-beaten-path. Rather than join a tour group, I'm one to befriend a local to learn about all the hotspots in town.

Kersti's travel guides & trip reports

bustling narrow street lined with lantern lights and shops

Guide

A Culture-Lover's Guide to Taipei

When my husband first took me to his home in Taipei, it immediately became my home away from home. Taiwan has been inhabited by several different countries throughout history, which gives them a...

Favorite hotels

Ace Hotel New York

Handsome rooms from bunk-size to suites, plus a slam-dunk nightlife and dining scene just an elevator ride away.

Shan-Yue Hotspring Hotel

Upmarket hot spring hotel with informal rooms and suites.

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