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When my wife suggests that I go on a trip, I look to see if there are any caches.
If there isn't one, I prefer to look for another destination,
”says Jean-Luc, called in the community by his nickname“ Chtiluc ”.
United States, Japan, Germany… The world is a real playground for “geocachers”.
The principle of this treasure hunt is simple: hide and unearth "geocaches" using their GPS coordinates.
Protected and of no monetary value, the caches vary from a box of camera roll to a massive chest, and contain a log of visits - sometimes even a few knickknacks for the lucky ones.
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At the top of a tree, at the edge of a motorway rest area, in a telephone booth, on board the International Space Station… To date, there are no less than 3 million active caches in more than 180 countries!
Equipped with their smartphone - for the most connected, or a hiking GPS - for those who still know how to use it, a pen, and tweezers,
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