This website illuminates my life and adventures. My longing for freedom has led me to over 2600 of the world’s 3978 provinces, to every country on earth and to the summit of the highest peak on each continent (thank heaven for good weather!). In my travels, I learned to respect the intelligence and ingenuity of people of all races and callings both past and present. Come see the world as I see it: as a peaceful place, full of nature and beauty. With the right spirit and intent, we can make our world a virtual Garden of Eden.
DISTINCTIONS: BBC 2017 Travel Pioneer • Journal Articles • Explorer’s Club Flag Expeditions
World Parks Project • Walk Across South America • Jeff Shea Travel Map
Latvia, Tukuma Prov, Checkerboard Highway -
Tibet, Everest Summit, Jeff Shea, May 24, 1995, 9 a.m. -
Being on the summit of Mount Everest was a dream. It lasted 40 minutes. During this time of jubilation, the back of my mind was wondering how I was going to get down. The summit is fine and all, but wise mountain climbers have an adage, that the real summit is back down at Base Camp. Fortunately, the weather was good and I made it back alive.
Umbuni’s family. The adults, from left to right: his sister, his wife, his grandmother and Umbuni, 1982 Solomon Islands, Malaita Province, Kwaio - 35mm film
Taiwan, Penghu Prov, Stone House - A typical stone house combines classical Chinese features with local flair.
Seram, Spider, 2006 - This species of spider was prevalent in the Kanikeh-Roho area of Seram. The specimen shown here is large, but not an adult. The adult grows to about four inches across. 
Egypt, Hieroglyphics, 1984 - If one was to talk about the great temples and ancient sites in the world, Egypt rightfully would have to be mentioned at the top, and there is no place perhaps more fantastic than Luxor and the Valley of the Kings in the south. These hieroglyphics are found in Luxor.
Slovenia, Dobje Prov, Blowbrush
UK, Milton Keynes Prov, Rushes
Slovenia, Gornji Petrovci Prov, House Front
Cambodia, Kampong Chhnang Prov, River Outing