Hey, I’m Taras - a Ukrainian software engineer who spends half his life traveling, half building weirdly complex decentralized systems, and somehow enjoying both. I’m easygoing, clean, curious, and I treat people the way I want to be treated. I love deep conversations, long walks through cities I’ve never seen, street food, sunsets near the ocean, and meeting people who think differently from me. I’m not the loud party type, but I love good energy, music, and the kind of nights you remember years later. I don’t need luxury - just a safe space, good company, and a little bit of human warmth.
Interested in Animals
Interested in Art
Interested in Economics
Interested in Fishing
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
Because the best part of traveling isn’t hotels - it’s people. I want to meet locals, understand their city through their eyes, exchange stories, perspectives. I’m not here just for a free bed - I’m here for human connection.
Music, Movies, and Books
Music: electronic, indie, deep house, Brazilian beats, and anything that sounds good near the ocean. If you have a favorite local band — I’d love to hear it.
One Amazing Thing I've Done
I left Ukraine during the war, rebuilt my life from scratch in a new country, kept my humour, and somehow turned all that chaos into motivation to explore the world. Also survived hiking in the Carpathian mountains during a storm with no cell signal - that counts too.
Teach, Learn, Share
Teach: - basics of blockchain & computer science - how to edit videos / create content - simple meditation/breathing that actually works - wild camping/hiking Learn: – local customs, food, language – your view on the world – any random skills you find fun Share: – good conversations – food, drinks – stories of my travels – positive energy and respect
What I Can Share With Hosts
- good company - deep or funny talks (your choice) - cooking something simple - absolute respect for your home - independence (I don’t need babysitting) - peace, cleanliness, and zero drama
My Interests
Travel, psychology, philosophy, music, tech, video editing, outdoor adventures, hiking, meeting new people. Also: sunsets, coffee, beaches, and discovering what makes different cultures feel alive.