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
India, Cremation, 1984 - In Varanasi (Benares), India, along the banks of the Ganges River, Hindus cremate their deceased relatives. Partially burned corpses were then tossed into the river. I read in National Geographic that people lacking money were relegated to disposing of corpses in the River without cremation. To my amazement, not fifty feet away from charred corpses, practitioners of Hinduism cupped their hands and put the water in their mouths. 
UK, Swansea Prov, Night Castle
Turkey, Gaziantep Prov, Modern Village
Pacific Ocean, Boysie Day, 1982 - In the center of this photograph is Boysie Day. Boysie was a professor in World Agriculture at UC Berekley. He took me along as crew on his third and final voyage around the Pacific Ocean in 1982-3. Boysie was a great storyteller. He changed my life by allowing me the opportunity to crew on his boat. It was the beginning of my 26-month journey around the world, mostly accomplished on land and sea. This was perhaps my greatest adventure.
Thailand, Surin Prov, Beer Drinking Effigy
Thailand, Phichit Prov, Landscape
UK, North Lincolnshire Prov, Fish Shop Out Of Back Of Van
Singapore, Bridge, 2007 - This is the bridge behind the Fullerton Hotel, not far from Clarke Quay. The area along the canal is full of life at night, boats plying up and down. 
Slovenia, Lovrenc Na Pohorju Prov, Welcome To Obcina Lovrenc Na Pohorju
Thailand, Maha Sarakham Prov, Typical Tractor