If these photos don't inspire your wanderlust, nothing will.
These were taken by traveling couple Daniel Zito and Fede Spital Teron, documenting their epic adventures through amazing photos.
The two met in 2017 while working on a cruise ship that sailed across the Atlantic from Spain's Canary Islands to Miami. But it wasn't until 2021 that they started traveling full-time.
They have now visited 75 countries and posted stunning snapshots on their website (scratchyourmapa.com) and Instagram (@scratchyourmapa), which has amassed 22,500 followers.
MailOnline Travel has, with permission, selected some great photos and videos from the trip.
Danny, from New Jersey, and Fede, from Buenos Aires, were on the road from the moment they met.
Why do they take travel photos? They said: “We love photography and both have always had a passion for preserving memories for ourselves.”
And they go to great lengths to capture the perfect photo, carrying around “big backpacks” filled with photography equipment, including mirrorless cameras and drones with different lenses. They may also plan their outfits “to match the mood and colors of the destination.”
What is their favorite place to shoot? Socotra Island in Yemen. why? They said, “The sky is always full of stars, the sea is crystal clear, and there are unique landscapes that can't be seen anywhere else.''
They named Iceland, Norway, Italy and Greece as their favorite destinations in Europe. reason? They said, “Each country has very friendly people, delicious food, and wonderful scenery.”
They also named Argentina, El Salvador and Peru as places in the Americas that they “really love.”
However, they were not impressed with all the countries they visited. The couple said they were disappointed in Monaco.
They explained: “There's a lot of hype out there, but to be honest, it's ridiculously expensive and, in our opinion, not a very attractive destination.”
Similarly, Marrakech is the destination from which they were deceived.
They explained: “It's a very chaotic city and unfortunately there were a lot of people trying to scam us. Not many people talk about that when glorifying Marrakech.”
The pair describe traveling as a “roller coaster” and that the best moments include sharing moments around the world, connecting with locals, learning new cultures and forming lasting friendships. Told.
However, there were also some worst-case scenarios, including his car breaking down in Mexico and his photography equipment being stolen in Ecuador.
And when it comes to work, he said, “There's often more work than play, and you have to make a lot of sacrifices.”
Although they are now able to fund their adventures through content creation, blogging and photography, they spent the first two years dipping into their savings, taking on side jobs and limiting their living expenses.
They sometimes even resorted to “sleeping in cars, sharing beds, and living on protein bars.”
They explained: “Blogging and content creation is not an overnight success, and it took me several years to start making money.”
“This is harder than anything we've ever done, but anyone can do it if they put their mind to it.”
What is the secret of their success? They said: “For us, the most important thing is always communication. It's important to discuss where we want to travel, the pace and style of travel, and who will do what in each job.”
For more information about Danni and Fede, please visit their website. scratchyourmapa.com. Or find us on Instagram. www.instagram.com/scratchyourmapa or TIktok www.tiktok.com/@scratchyourmapa.
