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
Bed with Guitar, circa 1976
Jeff Shea - A drawing of my bed and guitar at home, California
Slovenia, Osilnica Prov, Church
Slovenia, Bled Prov, Clarinets
Azerbaijan, Qax Prov, Sheep
Papua New Guinea, Bank Teller, Mendi, 1983 - The bank in Mendi in the Highlands of New Guinea encouraged its employees to dress up in their traditional garb on this particular day.
PH, Sultan Kudarat Province, Silver Boys, 2008, IMG_9270 - During the festival, these boys came springing out naked, doing somersaults. The audience cheered.
Thailand, Samut Songkhram Prov, Dragon Fleet
Lithuania, Alytaus Prov, Dappled White Horse -
Laos, Phongsaly Prov, Young Woman
India, Rajasthan, Anklet, 1984 - Indian woman wore tattoos, bracelets, anklets, gold rings through their nostrils and other such adornments. It seemed becoming for them to do so. Here, a woman gathers water in the hot Rajasthani sun. This photograph was taken on my walk to the Taj Mahal from Jaipur.