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Questions about Couchsurfing in Ireland

  • 04-09-2013 11:29AM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61 ✭✭


    So, I posted earlier on the best places to go in Dublin and where to go for Halloween. My friend and I will be in Ireland for about 5 days tops Oct 26 - Nov 1.
    My question is, does anyone here offer couchsurfing or know of anyone that does it.
    I am not opposed to meeting people from the internet,(I enjoy it) I have done it a lot of times through out America, since I have a lived in major cites (like LA and Philly etc). One of the main things my friend and I want to make sure of is that we meet new people and make friends that we can always keep in contact with around the world who have the same interest in doing so. It is always awesome to have a friend in another country, you have someone to see and someone to stay with if they decide to visit.

    SO YEAH! Money saving is another reason why of course! ;)

    After a few peoples suggestions on here, we decided to go to Derry for Halloween.

    Another thing is...how do we get to Derry? The question doesn't look as stupid as it sounds, lol. What I mean is, is there a cheap alternative to get there...or should we just try and meet peeps and hitch a ride, haha!

    We are just trying to go with the flow of things and we are not very stringent on a schedule.

    Thanks!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,094 ✭✭✭wretcheddomain


    ...how do we get to Derry?

    Irish people have been pondering this question for thousands of years.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61 ✭✭ieatglitter


    Irish people have been pondering this question for thousands of years.

    Hahahaha, really now? :P


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,094 ✭✭✭wretcheddomain


    Hahahaha, really now? :P

    No. We're a bunch of sarcastic c**ts instead.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61 ✭✭ieatglitter


    No. We're a bunch of sarcastic c**ts instead.

    I think I heard something about that...that's okay, because so am I. I am probably worst. At least it will be warmly accepted over there. Most people in a America (where I am from) are too stupid to catch on and get offended easily. So Ireland will be a breathe of fresh air. :)

    P.S. I wouldn't say I am a c**t... but I am female... :P


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,496 ✭✭✭Boombastic


    Would the couch not sink?

    We use surfboards :pac:





    Have you tried the couchsurfing website?

    There is a bus to Derry, it takes about 3 hours from Dublin.
    The trains will be more expensive.

    Since a string of murders on young women a few years ago in Ireland, hitching is not as popular as it once was, that and we all had a car each during the celtic tiger :)


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,061 ✭✭✭keith16


    Couch surfing in Ireland is a lot like peeling an orange...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61 ✭✭ieatglitter


    Boombastic wrote: »
    Would the couch not sink?

    We use surfboards :pac:





    Have you tried the couchsurfing website?

    There is a bus to Derry, it takes about 3 hours from Dublin.
    The trains will be more expensive.

    Since a string of murders on young women a few years ago in Ireland, hitching is not as popular as it once was, that and we all had a car each during the celtic tiger :)

    Yes, I have looked on couchsurfing.org but I am looking other places as well just in case. :)

    I live in SoCal...so surfboards are okay with me! lol


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,678 ✭✭✭Crooked Jack


    Boombastic wrote: »
    Would the couch not sink?

    We use surfboards :pac:





    Have you tried the couchsurfing website?

    There is a bus to Derry, it takes about 3 hours from Dublin.
    The trains will be more expensive.

    Since a string of murders on young women a few years ago in Ireland, hitching is not as popular as it once was, that and we all had a car each during the celtic tiger :)

    Two cars. and a horse. The second car was for the horse but since horse cant legally own property it technically belonged to the owner of the horse.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,496 ✭✭✭Boombastic


    Two cars. and a horse. The second car was for the horse but since horse cant legally own property it technically belonged to the owner of the horse.

    I hope you kept the horse on the Decking :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,299 ✭✭✭✭The Backwards Man


    Up north we don't have couches, we have chaise longes.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,080 ✭✭✭✭Maximus Alexander


    What on Earth is a SoCal?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 479 ✭✭armchaircoach


    What on Earth is a SoCal?

    Its like SoCoDub but with less pronounced American accents!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61 ✭✭ieatglitter


    What on Earth is a SoCal?

    Really now? I know of general locations and slang in Ireland and I am not even from there! So you say you you don't know what SoCal is or ever even heard the term? Well the So means Southern and the Cal means California. :P

    So I live in Southern Cali. I'm a Cali girl. I live 20 mins (mins means minutes by the way) south of LA. :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,299 ✭✭✭✭The Backwards Man


    Really now? I know of general locations and slang in Ireland I am not even from there and you don't know what SoCal is? Well the So means Southern and the Cal means California. :P

    So I live in Southern Cali. I'm a Cali girl. I live 20 mins (mins means minutes by the way) south of LA. :)
    What's LA?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,080 ✭✭✭✭Maximus Alexander


    Oh, well in that case I live in CeHaCroDu.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,496 ✭✭✭Boombastic


    What's LA?

    Local Authority


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61 ✭✭ieatglitter


    What's LA?

    What's what?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,564 ✭✭✭✭whiskeyman


    Its like SoCoDub but with less more pronounced American accents!

    fyp


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61 ✭✭ieatglitter


    Oh, well in that case I live in CeHaCroDu.

    Sounds wonderful! :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,678 ✭✭✭Crooked Jack


    Oh, well in that case I live in CeHaCroDu.

    I live in SoAr. That's pretty cool. I like that.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,933 ✭✭✭holystungun9


    Really now? I know of general locations and slang in Ireland and I am not even from there! So you say you you don't know what SoCal is or ever even heard the term? Well the So means Southern and the Cal means California. :P

    So I live in Southern Cali. I'm a Cali girl. I live 20 mins (mins means minutes by the way) south of LA. :)

    LA? :confused:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,660 ✭✭✭greedygoblin


    Boombastic wrote: »
    Local Authority

    I thought it was Irish for "day".


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61 ✭✭ieatglitter


    LA? :confused:

    ...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,299 ✭✭✭✭The Backwards Man


    I live in NoDo.

    Sounds about right.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,351 ✭✭✭NegativeCreep


    Why are you going to Derry? Go to Galway or Dublin op. There's nothing in Derry whatsoever except misery.


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 5,903 Mod ✭✭✭✭irish_goat


    Derry is great craic, especially during Halloween. You'll have a great time here OP.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61 ✭✭ieatglitter


    Why are you going to Derry? Go to Galway or Dublin op. There's nothing in Derry whatsoever except misery.

    I was told that Derry has a festival like thing for Halloween... a few people suggested it!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,933 ✭✭✭holystungun9


    I'm, like, liking these crazy American ways.

    Suggestions for renaming some counties on our recession hit rock.

    No=North, So = South for those of you who can't keep up with the class.


    NoCar (Carlow)

    NoWater (Waterford)

    but I think SoSli is also up for consideration for Shligo.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,351 ✭✭✭NegativeCreep


    I was told that Derry has a festival like thing for Halloween... a few people suggested it!

    Just googled it now, apparently it does! Never heard of it before! Enjoy.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61 ✭✭ieatglitter


    I'm, like, liking these crazy American ways.

    Suggestions for renaming some counties on our recession hit rock.

    No=North, So = South for those of you who can't keep up with the class.


    NoCar (Carlow)

    NoWater (Waterford)

    but I think SoSli is also up for consideration for Shligo.

    Like, like, OH MY GAH! So, like, awesome!


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