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
Kelly in Sunlight at Hornbillville, 1983
Papua New Guinea, East Sepik Province, Frieda River - 35mm film
Slovenia, Solcava Prov, Painted Wall On House Built In 1858
Slovenia, Trzin Prov, Plantings
Myanmar, Kachin Prov, Street Scene
Slovenia, Grad Prov, Village
Slovenia, Vuzenica Prov, Forested Mountain
Bangladesh, Sherpur Prov, Street Justice - These men, followed by a throng of people, took this older man by force. It was not the first time I have seen this sort of emotional reaction in Bangladesh. On my first visit there in 1983, I barely escaped the wrath of a crowd.
Vietnam, Ha Tinh Prov, Earth Road
PNG, Kelly With Koroba Villagers, 1983 - When Kelly and I arrived in Koroba, after traveling across the Pacific Ocean and up the Highlands Highway almost all the way to its end, we met the delightful wigmen that resided here. In this photo, the local men tease Kelly and a local woman.
Lithuania, Klaipedos Prov, Catch -