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
Laos, Phongsaly Prov, Young Woman
Slovakia, Spisske Hrad (Spis Castle), 1997 - Spis is the largest fortified castle in Central Europe. I just stumbled upon it as my then-girlfriend Paula Nguyen of Australia and I drove around Eastern Europe. Sighting it with no idea as to what it was filled me with excitement. It was magnificent. Sometimes not knowing about a country prior to going there makes it more exciting - the discoveries you make feel more personal.
Greenland, Warming Island, off coast of Liverpool Land, Dennis Schmitt Leads Across Glacier, 2006 - On the afternoon of Sept 9. 2006, after the storm, Dennis leads a walk across the glacier to a point just above the new strait marking the birth of the world's newest island, a result of Global Warming._Prov,_Man_With_Phone_And_Keys,_2009,_IMG_3616-700x600.jpg)
UK, Lambeth (London) Prov, Man With Phone And Keys
Turkey, Balikesir Prov, Woman Walking
Row of Moai, 1997
Chile, Valparaíso Province (Región), Isla De Pasqua - 8x10 film
India, Punjab, Golden Temple Before Shootout 2, 1984 - The Golden Temple is a holy place for Sikhs. This photograph was taken just about a month before the famous shootout at that site
Venezuela, Angel Falls From The Air, 1993 - The tallest waterfall in the world is hidden in the jungle of Venezuela. It is worth the trip there. It seen here from an airplane. 
PH, Davao Oriental Province, Bee In Flower, 2008, IMG_1375 - A bee's world, surrounded by color, feeling the heat of the sun, drinking sweet natural nectar for the cost of a morning outing on his wings.
Slovenia, Komen Prov, Village