Jeff Shea

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

France, Carcassonne, 2003 - When I saw Carcassonne for the first time, I was amazed. I stopped at the foot of a bridge to take this photograph. Carcassonne is most probably the most well-preserved, functioning medieval city in the world. Even though I had traveled for thirty years, I didn't know Carcassonne even existed till 2003. This reinforced my belief that the world is immense and there is no way to even approach seeing it all.
Papua New Guinea, Caterpillar, 1983 - This remarkable caterpillar suddenly appeared on my arm during my walk from Wava to Frieda Top Camp.
Japan, Shoji, 1994 - This photograph was taken in a ryokan inn on the island of Honshu in Japan. My girlfriend from Yokohama posed from behind the screen. (8x10 format)
Philippines, Masbate Prov, Spear Fisherman
Seram, Dragonfly, 2006 - On the walk from Ilela Mariena to Kanikeh, deep in the jungle, we stopped for lunch. While my guides cut up deer meat, I sat in the shallows of a stream photographing insects. Here a dragonfly sits on a floating leaf in the sun.
UK, Tower Hamlets (London) Prov, Me Sleeping On Sign
UK, Shropshire Prov, Lone Tree
Slovenia, Destrnik Prov, Aging Plaster, 2006 - Finding beauty in the ordinary, or even finding beauty in decay....
Latvia, Jurmala City Prov, River -
Solomon Islands, Jeff Shea In The Bosun Chair, 1983 - On a sailboat, it is sometimes necessary to send someone up in the bosun's chair. This could be rather exciting if the swells were large and the boat bobbed to and fro.