Hello! I am Claire, a DJ, radio/podcast host and writer from Dublin. I live on a narrow boat on The Grand Canal in Ireland. It's certainly not a fast way to travel, but it's never boring and I get to see beautiful parts of the countryside that very few people visit.
When I'm not home in Ireland, I love travelling to unusual places and meeting people from all over the world.
I might be a tiny bit biased but I love Ireland and think it's the most beautiful country in the world! I am always happy to help people planning their trips here so get in touch if you have any questions.
Circus people - I train trapeze and hoop, if you're looking for training spaces in Ireland let me know and I'll put you in touch with someone local :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My best travel memories are always of the people I meet. I love meeting people while I'm travelling and I love showing off my favourite bits of Ireland to visitors too.

Interests

• wildlife
• music festivals
• boating
• music
• live music
• electronic music
• hiking
• camping
• scuba diving
• road trips
• beaches
• nature
• adventure
• circus
• radio
• trapeze
• aerial acrobatics
• circus arts
• lyra

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a DJ so I don't think there'll be enough space to talk about music in this little box! I play house, disco, funk, soul, some alterative 80s/electronica and sometimes some hip hop and guitar music. I listen to everything from Ambient to punk to classical as well.
I love music festivals and often use a festival as an excuse to visit a country and explore it. Movie wise I love horror, sci fi, Ghibli and a good ol kung fu movie.
Usually have my nose stuck in a music history book or biography.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Left behind a career I adored and sold all my possessions to go travelling... and then used the last of my savings to buy a boat to live on.

Teach, Learn, Share

Happy to help with English lessons.
I can crew on your boat.
I'm a PADI Divemaster if you'd like to go diving.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will make you a kick ass playlist and I'm a decent cook.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belize, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, El Salvador, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Italy, Kenya, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Panama, Seychelles, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sudan, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, Seychelles