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
Thailand, Surat Thani Prov, Dragonfly
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Details Cart
Turkey, Sirnak Prov, First Glimpse Of Snow Mountains
Thailand, Mae Hong Son Province, Kayan Girl, 2008, IMG_3794 CU1 - I didn't want to take photos of the long-neck Karen women as oddities, but rather to depict and convey the reason that this custom came into being originally: for its beauty. This young Karen girl was not only picture perfect, but her eyes show a deep soul and good heart.
Slovenia, Hrpelje-Kozina Prov, Bulldozer
India, Kashmir Village, 1999 - This village lies between Srinagar and Leh in the Kashmir part of India. The road linking these two places is the most frightening road I have ever been on!
Turkey, Sivas Prov, Mosque Tower
Chile, Antofagasta Prov, Aguas Calientes Salar River And Chariot
DK, Greenland, On Way From Station Nord To Bliss Bugt, 2007, IMG_3267R - Before I went to Peary Land, in the north of Greenland, Dennis Schmitt told me that the scenery was otherworldly. This is particularly visible from the sky. From the ground it is not always clear what is a snow drift and what is frozen ocean.
Myanmar, Tanintharyi Prov, Portrait Of A Woman