Tag: Geocache of the Week

/ Sarah

Der Turm – La Torre — Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC1CYGD
by SimFloGe
Difficulty: 1.5 
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Trentino–Alto Adige, Italy
N 46° 48.682′ E 010° 32.235′

You’ve heard the story of Atlantis, a legendary city engulfed by the waves, never again to emerge. But you might not know of another submerged city, Curon, located near the Austrian border in Italy. Submerged in 1950, the town exists now only in the memories of its former inhabitants, and as one lone church steeple emerging defiantly from the water. You can pay homage to the sunken metropolis (no scuba gear required) when you find Der Turm – La Torre, our Geocache of the Week. Continue reading →

/ Andrew Baldwin

New country souvenir, Israel, with Geocache of the Week: House of Fun

Traditional
GC40EWD
by shaishoo
Difficulty:
2.5
Terrain:
2
Location:
Israel
N 32° 04.226′ E 034° 46.089′

Tell your friends! Another country/regional souvenir is released: Israel! If you have had the pleasure of finding a cache in this beautiful country, checkout your profile for a shiny brand new souvenir…

Nestled on the eastern side of the Mediterranean Sea, Israel hosts a myriad of things to do for everyone. Foodies and market-goers may lose themselves in Tel Aviv’s Carmel Market, where all of your senses can be tapped into; the sounds of the crowds perusing the soft fabric of the eclectic designer clothing; the mouth-watering aroma of foods and spices that tap into your desires to inspire you to try something new; and the vibrant array of colorful patterns everywhere you look. 

Explorers who find themselves away from the hustle and bustle of the cities have several options. Float in the Dead Sea at the lowest point on earth.Hike through the breathtaking canyons of Ein Avdat National Park, and soak in the natural springs in the Negev Desert, or smell the blossoming anemone flowers in the Shokeda Forest (featured in the souvenir image).  

Lastly, for museum lovers, Israel has the most museums per capita in the entire world. The museums receive millions of visitors annually, and exhibits span from archaeology to local history.

Israel has a little something for everyone, just like our Geocache of the Week located in Tel Aviv: House of Fun.

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/ Delanie

Brandweerman Sam / Fireman Sam — Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC58PBZ
by team vos 2014
Difficulty:
2.5
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Noord-Holland, Netherlands
N 52° 15.575′ E 004° 34.251′

Ever find a geocache so hot that it was placed directly next to the fire station? Brandweerman Sam / Fireman Sam is heating up the Netherlands with its blistering 530 Favorite points, putting it high on the heat index for caches to put on your watchlist. Heed the sirens, steer clear of the marked zone on the roads, and grab your fireproof logging pen for this Geocache of the Week!

Image by CCenTT

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/ Martin Kerstein

Ystradfellte: Porth yr Ogof – Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC19GM6
by Ezitis (adopted by Moley13)
Difficulty:
3
Terrain:
3
Location:
South Wales
N 51° 48.015′ W 003° 33.352′

You’ve perfected your urban caching and have conquered every local park. You left no stone unturned, no tree unclimbed, and no micro unfound.

Sitting on a bench, staring into the setting sun, you ponder what new geocaching opportunities might be out there. That’s when it hits you, an email notification for a cache you’ve never found. It speaks of a cave of horses and a treasure needing your signature to claim.

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/ Andrew Baldwin

It takes THREE — Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC7WE07
by Bouncebounce
Difficulty:
3
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Washington, United States
N 47° 31.965′ W 122° 02.179′

Friends are great for laughing, building confidence, and helping to find geocaches. These are the foundations of any true friendship. While we all need a friend to lean on from time to time for a smiley, there are a few caches that require you to bring friends along.

For this geocache, it takes two.

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