They Chose to Stay

They come from different parts of the world, but they decided to stay. Taiwan is the place that brought them together. They are animal rescuer, restauranteur, baker, cheesemaker, and chef. Moved by people’s kindness and the inclusive atmosphere, they have come to identify with Taiwan, some of whom

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They Chose to Stay: The South African Mom on Alishan Ep1
When Hanna, a South African, decided to travel to Taiwan, she did not expect to find the perfect husband. The people and the environment in Taiwan make her feel at home. Now, Hanna
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They Chose to Stay: Saving Man’s Best Friend in Taiwan Ep2
Like many foreigners, Sean taught English when he first arrived in Taiwan. Having identified the stray animal problem in the country, he set up an animal shelter, and so began his
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They Chose to Stay: British Cuisine, Made in Taiwan Ep3
Since getting married to her husband Tengtzu, Amy has managed to make a living in Taiwan off her culinary skills. Starting out as a street vendor, she now owns a restaurant special
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They Chose to Stay: A Piece of Russia in the Night Market Ep4
It was not easy for Malina, a Russian, to start a new life in Taiwan with her husband Cheng Li-wei. To raise their three young children, Malina and her family members sell Russian
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They Chose to Stay: The Cheesemaking Couple Ep5
Feng Shu-hui’s husband Henry has always loved to make cheese. After he and Feng were both forced to make a career change, the couple needed a source of income, so Henry decided to
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They Chose to Stay: The Indian Chef Ep6
Joseph, from India, is bent on preserving the taste of traditional Indian cuisine. With decades of cooking experience under his belt, he owns a popular Indian restaurant in Taiwan,
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They Chose to Stay: A Dream About Paradise Ep7
Father Liu Yi-feng doesn’t just lead mass or say prayers; he also takes care of mentally disabled children in Hualien’s Yuli County. He wants to build a certified skilled care faci