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
Thailand, Nakhon Pathom Province, Pouring Lamp Oil, 2008, IMG_3070 - Practitioners of Thai Buddism pour oil at the temple.
Cambodia, Stueng Traeng Prov, Bramble Queen
Turkey, Canakkale Prov, Coastscape
Slovenia, Tabor Prov, Hanging Corn
Australia, New South Wales Prov, Kosciusko Summit Shea 7 Summits Flag, 1996 - I walked from a meadow through eucalyptus forests to the top of Mount Kosciusko. It was a delightful walk. This was one of my Seven Summits. 
Mountain Wedding Dance, 1984 Nepal, Bagmati Province (Zone) - 35mm film Around the World 1982-1984 - Nepal
Slovenia, Sveti Jurij, House Mural, 2006 - It is not uncommon for houses in Slovenia to have murals like this painted on them. (This was taken on the border of Sveta Jurij and Radenci Province, though I am not exactly sure which was it was in.)
Uganda, Jeff Shea With Giant Groundsels, 1984 - This photo gives some perspective of the size of the groundsel plants in alpine Africa.
CAR, Pygmy Woman With Sharpened Teeth, 2000 - Everyone has their idea of beauty. For these pygmy women from Bayanga, it is sharpened teeth. 
Slovenia, Braslovce Prov, Building Closeup