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
Azerbaijan, Naftalan Prov, Distorted Girl
Slovenia, Store Prov, Ingots
Turkey, Amasya Prov, Grocery Cooler
Turkey, Igdir Prov, Landscape
UK, Poole Prov, Coat Of Arms
Argentina, Jujuy Prov, Jeff Pulling Up To Pass Of Quebrada De Humahuaca
Botswana, Baobab, 2001 - The Baobab tree is one of the hallmarks of Africa. In addition to being useful in many ways, it is picturesque. It grows to mammoth proportions, as evidenced in this photo.
Slovenia, Celje Prov, The King
Tibet, Everest And Rongbuk Wide View, 1998 - In the foreground of this photograph is Rongbuk Monastery. In the background is Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain. I first arrived here in 1995 when I climbed Mount Everest. But I returned in 1998 with my Russian friends, including George Kotov, Sasha and Alexey, having driving 10,000 km from St. Petersburg. The following year George led me and others to drive to the highest point ever driven. We reached a point of (5726 meters, or 18787 feet) in Tibet. George drove the final hill.
UK, Conwy Prov, Country Scene