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
Vietnam, BinhPhuoc Prov, Tribal Woman
PH, Davao Del Norte Province, Sam, Cotabato Driver, 2008, IMG_1454 - After my first driver in Mindanao completely chickened out of going to Cotabato, Sam - who was from Cotabato - said, "No problem." Grateful, I promised him he'd be Jeffshea.com's Hall of Fame. So here it is, Sam! The only problem, on my second journey there, was that Sam's van had an exhaust leak. After two days, I found my body was covered in soot. I feared for my lungs! But by now I have forgotten about it.
Seram, Kanikeh Man And Mount Binaya, 2006 - If you went to Kanikeh, the people there wear normal clothing. This man put on a chawat to show me the original dress. I did not understand whether the headdress was of his own making or whether it was part of a community custom.
Thailand, Sa Kaeo Prov, Cane Worker Hands
Turkey, Sirnak Prov, Two Kurdish Men
Slovenia, Novo Mesto Prov, Skater
IN, Sulawesi Province, Makassar Rice Fields, 2008, IMG_0959 r1 - I always love flying into or out of Makassar (also known as Ujung Pandang) because the rice fields are so beautiful, seen from the air. In reality, on the ground, it is hot, there are lots of mosquitoes at sundown, and it is ? muddy! But from the air, it is art.
PH, Compostela Valley Province, Banana Leaf, 2008, IMG_1329 - Art can be found in the simplest things. Life is living art.
Myanmar, Magway Prov, Magway Temple
Lithuania, Telsiu Prov, Glass Shadow -