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
Slovenia, Solcava Prov, Mountain Scene
Tanzania, J Jeff Shea from the USA Doing 64 Pushups on Top of Mt. K(ilimanjaro), 1984 - On arrival at Uhuru Peak, the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro, I celebrated by doing sixty-four pushups. I wrote in the book at top, "J Jeff Shea, from the USA, did 64 pushups, on top of Mt. K."
Antarctica, Mountains Near Patriot Hills, 2001 - This mountain scene depicts the pristine appearance of Antarctica. There are countless unclimbed peaks. Note, for example, the large rock wall to the left.
Dominican Republic,Santo Domingo, Bubbles, 2007 - This photograph was taken in the Plaza De Armas in Santo Domingo with a 500 mm Canon L lens.
Bangladesh, Sherpur Prov, Street Justice - These men, followed by a throng of people, took this older man by force. It was not the first time I have seen this sort of emotional reaction in Bangladesh. On my first visit there in 1983, I barely escaped the wrath of a crowd.
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Beauty
Slovenia, Hrpelje-Kozina Prov, Insect On Grass Blade
Turkey, Denizli Prov, The Old Bath At Pamukkale
N Ireland, Louth Prov, Tree Fence
Turkey, Ardahan Prov, Grandsons