It seems that almost everything in our modern lives these days involves some form of satellite information, the use of which is nearly universal in our cars, mobile phones and with the growing popularity of Google Maps. Geocaching has cleverly utilized the accessible nature of GPS into a highly interactive website that encourages users to seek out hidden containers called “geocaches” using a GPS device or written instructions. These hidden treasures are laid down internationally, allowing treasure seekers around the world to embark on their very own satellite-driven adventure. Geocaching.com also offers information on how to hide your own geocache (which can contain anything from toys to even – if you’re lucky – keys to a brand new car) utilizing a rigorous benchmarking process, as well as ways to interact with other geocachers about your past hunts. Geocaching provides an easy way to embark on an exciting treasure hunt of your own on a truly global scale.
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About Jasmine Chan
Jasmine is a graduate of New York University and the London School of Economics. She currently resides in Los Angeles where she works in corporate public relations. Born in Boston and bred in Hong Kong, Jasmine enjoys feverishly checking her iPhone every five seconds, traveling—or daydreaming about traveling—to new and exciting locations and indulging in a truly unrelenting obsession with food. Check out her food blog at Hungry Asian Girl or tweet at her at @_JasmineChan.