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, Krizevci Prov, Tractor, 2006 - The Slovenes are hard-working people. I am one of them. My grandfather came from Slovenia in 1898 at the age of twelve, when it was still part of Austria. Going through all 193 Slovenian provinces gave me an insight into the basis for the character of my grandfather and grandmother (whose parents were born in Slovenia), who were remarkable examples of pure good.
Slovenia, Ljubno Prov, Face In Wall
Slovenia, Vojnik Prov, Farm House
This gorge can be seen on the way from Dushanbe to Khorug in Gorno-Badakhshan. See the road to the right of this photograph. There is a serious danger of rock fall. You pass under cliffs. It is spectacular in the winter.
Latvia, Cesu Prov, Square -
Slovenia, Kranjska Gora Prov, Rock Spires
UK, Blackpool Prov, Night Windmill
Slovenia, Tolmin Prov, Farm
Laos, Attapeu, Woman And Child
Penguin Couple, 2006
Falkland Island Dependencies, South Georgia, Salisbury Plain South Atlantic Voyage 2006