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
PH, Sungao Del Sur Province, Eatery, 2008, IMG_1320 - A night eatery grills pork and chicken on spurtling, smoking grill.
Bed with Guitar, circa 1976
Jeff Shea - A drawing of my bed and guitar at home, California
Azerbaijan, Lerik Prov, Landscape
Azerbaijan, Qazax Prov, Rock Formation
Vietnam, Hai Duong Prov, Hair Salon
Bangladesh, Sherpur Prov, Bricks Details
Estonia, Jarvamaa Prov, Fence -
Papua New Guinea, Red Wigman, 1983 - When we arrived in Koroba, I was delighted to see that the villagers wore their wigs as part of their everyday dress. My good fortune had it that they were also more than willing to be photographed, unlike the men at the market in Tari. This man, whom I call the Red Wigman, was one of the first wigmen I ever photographed.
Nauru, Frigate Birds, 2002 - In Nauru, someone had invented a way to catch frigate birds, a bird not normally kept in captivity. He had them in a net on the ocean side.
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Silver Paluang Girl Bathing