Hey! I’m Bohdan, originally from Ukraine. I came to the USA in 2021 on a J-1 visa, lived in Massachusetts, and spent winters in Hawaii. Since then I’ve traveled a lot around the US and used Couchsurfing in different places, because I really like meeting people and sharing real local vibes, not just finding a place to sleep.

Now I’m back in Hawaii again, and I’m planning to stay here. I’m a very active person and I love all kinds of movement: running, swimming, surfing, hiking, tennis, paddleboarding, yoga, and the gym. I love good coffee, simple morning routines, and deep conversations about life, goals, and meaning. I’m easygoing, respectful, clean, and I always treat someone’s home with care.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m on Couchsurfing because I’ve already lived the spirit of it. I traveled a lot with my sister using her account, and we met people who welcomed us, shared their homes, and showed us their world. I’m genuinely grateful for that.

To me, that’s aloha — simple, selfless kindness with no hidden agenda. I respect it, and now I want to give it back the same way: openly, generously, and without expecting anything in return. That’s why Couchsurfing feels meaningful to me right now.

Interests

My main interest here is real human connection: meeting open-minded people, sharing stories, learning how others see the world, and seeing a place through local eyes. I like honest conversations, simple everyday rituals, and the kind of exchange where both people leave a little more alive than before.

Music, Movies, and Books

When it comes to music, I’m a mix that surprises people in a good way. Most of the time I’m into old rock and reggae, especially that smooth Hawaiian style that feels like sun, ocean, and an easy breath. But I’m also from Ukraine, and I don’t hide my roots. Sometimes my playlist takes a sharp turn into USSR-era pop and chanson — that kind of music that’s dramatic, catchy, and somehow instantly familiar, even if you don’t understand every word.
So yes, I can go from mellow island vibes to a song that sounds like it was made for a late-night kitchen conversation. It’s not random to me — it’s just my life in sound.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I used to think I did something amazing when I finished university. Back then it felt like a big finish line, like I built a “great life” and proved something. Now it honestly sounds small to me.

Then there was a moment that should sound huge on paper: I got stuck on train tracks in a car, and a train was coming. I survived. For a while I held that story like a trophy, like the most dramatic proof that life is intense and I’m still here. But even that, with time, starts to feel distant, almost childish, like I was trying to make meaning out of adrenaline.

When I moved to Hawaii, it felt like the definition of a bold life choice. Now it feels normal, like the natural place I was supposed to end up. And that’s the strange part: the things that feel “incredible” today can become ordinary tomorrow.

So the most amazing thing I’ve done isn’t a single event. It’s realizing that my priorities keep changing, and that the real point isn’t collecting moments to impress myself later. The real point is noticing my life while it’s happening. Being awake inside it. Because the only time that’s actually mine is now.

Teach, Learn, Share

In terms of knowledge exchange, I don’t really see myself as someone who brings “expert knowledge.” Yes, I have an engineering background, but I don’t feel that’s the most meaningful thing to trade. What I can share is a way of feeling life more clearly and staying awake to the present moment. And I’m always open to meeting people who can offer the same in their own way — I’m curious, receptive, and ready to learn from almost anything.

What I Can Share with Hosts

What I’d love to share with hosts is a real feel of island life here on Kauai. I can show you the places that matter to me — my favorite hikes, surf spots, hidden viewpoints, local events, and the simple beautiful routines that make Hawaii what it is. I’m happy to help you discover the color of this place beyond the tourist layer: culture, respect, aloha spirit, and a little taste of ohana — the feeling of being welcomed like family.