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
Slovenia, Metlika Prov, Ants On Flower Closeup2
Slovenia, Vransko Prov, Vine Poles
Bangladesh, Narsingdi Prov, Rice Fields
Laos, Xekong Prov, Woman With Pipe And Child
Original Journal - “Have a lot going for them...”
Morocco, Berber Wedding, 1988 - In 1988, I traveled overland across the Sahara desert. My first stop in Africa on this trip was Morocco. I attempted to climb Mt. Toubkal, the highest mountain in the Atlas Range, but I was unsuccessful because of lack of equipment and an unwilling guide. Spending the night in a Berber village, I was lucky enough to see a local wedding. In this scene, onlookers observe the wedding below while I observe (and photograph) them.
An excerpt from my 2013 “Paragua River Expedition” Explorers Club Report. At the time of this printing, the 2014 report has not yet been published.
Taiwan, Taitung Prov, Taitung Aerial
Azerbaijan, Sabirabad Prov, Alex Cayahana
Turkey, Ardahan Prov, Two Women