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Show HN: I built GeoQuests where people can request photos of a place

Swain123 Saturday, February 28, 2026

Hi HN. I had faced an issue where I wanted to know how a place I was travelling to looked like. Like everyone else I looked at google maps and snap chat too. But Google streetview images were usually old and snapchat snaps lacked control. So I built GeoQuests for anyone who wants to know what’s going on on Earth.

You drop a quest at a real location. People see it on the map, go there, and complete it by taking a photo when they’re close enough. The app checks the image's GPS coordinatee, time of the image and if the image fits the request's description. I am using Gemini to verify the image.

Basically you, pin a place -> others discover it on the map -> they go there and complete the quest with a verified photo.

You can browse the map, see public quests and create quests. Wanted some feedback on the project.

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GeoQuests.io is a platform that offers interactive, location-based quests and challenges for users to explore their surroundings. The platform combines elements of gaming, education, and outdoor adventure to provide an engaging way for people to discover and learn about their local environments.
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