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
Latvia, Liepaja City Province, Man And Dog -
Slovenia, Bistrica ob Sotli Prov, Distant Church
Slovenia, Lasko Prov, Smoking Slovene
Falkland Islands, Willy Waugh Profile, 2006 - The Willy Waugh is a clever and beautiful bird. Its persistence in raiding farms made it a prey of man. This photo was taken on New Island.
Vietnam, BinhPhuoc Prov, Manger
Papua New Guinea, Tree Kangaroo, 1983 - Among the many surprising sights that I saw in New Guinea was the tree kangaroo. Here, one wrestles with a dog, while children look on delighted. I didn?t even know that such a creature existed. I suppose in truth it is a form of possum.
Vietnam, Phu Yen Prov, Monkey
Vietnam, Quong Tri Prov, Cannon
Thailand, Sa Kaeo Prov, Temple Building
Ascension, Woman Mountain, 2006 - Called "the ugliest island I've ever been" by some of my fellow passengers aboard the Alexey Maryshev, Ascension Island proved to be one of the most beautiful. I have never seen a mountain look like this.