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, Riga City Prov, Old Woman Dancing -
Turkey, Sanliurfa Prov, Kurdish Child
Sikkim, Gangtok Monastery, 1984 - To travel legally to Sikkim in 1984 required a permit from Darjeeling, and to travel to Darjeeling required a permit from Delhi. I obtained both. India had recently taken over Sikkim, formerly an independent country. Propaganda slogans were written on the walls of the road leading to Sikkim, such as one that stated, "Sikkim is the Jewel in the Crown of India."
Romania, Farm Girl Sitting On Wagon, 1997 - On my visits to Romania in 1997, I brought an 8x10 camera. The beauty of the young women, so unassuming and natural in their rural environments, captivated me.
UK, Monmouthshire Prov, House With Flowers
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Eng Woman
Cambodia, Angkor Wat, Aspareses, 1996 - Of all the temples in the world, I would rate Angkor Wat as the finest Although the pyramids of Egypt are the most grand, the reliefs of Angkor Wat are magnificent. They line wall after wall of this grand temple.
Slovenia, Vitanje Prov, Blossoming Trees
Latvia, Bauskas Prov, Windmill -
Slovenia, Kostel Prov, House With Writing