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
Argentina, Jujuy Prov, Andean Falcon Near Molulu
Turkey, Kocaeli Prov, Horse Drawn Cart
Madagascar, Rickshas, 2003 - I was surprised to see rickshas in this small town on the way back to Antanarrivo.
Lava Flow Emanates through Crust of Cooled Lava, 1993
USA, Hawaii Province (State) - Photo by man from Millbrae, California. Name Unknown.
As we were standing on the blackened lava, we heard cracking. Then small rivulets of lava began trickling out. Alarmed, I asked Nagar and Ken if it was dangerous. Nagar said, “No problem. We come out here all the time.”
Chile, Antofagasta, Jeff Shea Reaches Argentina
Thailand, Loei Prov, Long Eared Cow
Azerbaijan, Shamaxi Rayon, Landscape
PNG, Jeff Shea On Raft On Sepik, 1983 - During my 10-day raft trip down the Sepik River and its tributaries, it was customary for either me or Kelly to stand at the front of the raft with a pole and a paddle. The raft frequently would run aground around turns, or, more dangerously, we might encounter trees in the river whose branches could crush our canopy. We ate, cooked and lived on the raft, usually beaching it at night.
Slovenia, Ilirska Bistrica Prov, Church On Hillock
Java, Mt. Merapi Rock Fall, 1983 - Near the summit of Mt. Merapi, rocks fell, seemingly a result of the rising volcanic cap. The falling stones generated clouds of dust, creating impressive scenes.