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
India, Woodpecker, 1984 - I passed the bird sanctuary in Bharatpur but did not go in. This photograph was taken on my walk from Jaipur to Agra.
Cambodia, Prey Veaeng Prov, Country Arch
Slovenia, Duplek Prov, House With White Flowers, 2006 -
Guadeloupe, Face Petroglyph, 2000 - I was surprised to find that there were petroglyphs on the French island of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean. I thought this site was one of the most interesting things on the island.
Azerbaijan, Gadabay Prov, Jeff Shea And Mama Kifayet
Papua New Guinea, Pik, 1983 - The pig is a very valued part of New Guinea life. It is used as a food source primarily, but it is also used as a form of compensation to settle disputes, to pay the bride price and even as a pet. The Highlanders build special low houses for the pigs, known as pig houses, or haus bilong pik.
N Ireland, Moyle Prov, Hilltop
Nepal, Chitwan, Rhinos Below Me, 1984 - About a week after running from a rhino on foot, I was with a guide in Chitwan National Park on a path. We were following a mama rhino and her baby. Just then, the rhino got the idea to do an about-face on the path. Startled, we climbed a tree! The rhino stood under the shaking branches, hearing us but not seeing us, just six feet below! The photo was not in good focus, but it still illustrates my predicament!
Taiwan, Kaohsiung City Prov, Tug Boat
Bangladesh, Habiganj Prov, Motor Trishaw - A typical means of transportation.