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
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Eng Woman
PH, Kalinga Province, Tombiangan Pasil Road With Arch At Night, 2008, IMG_2183 - To the left of the car there is a hole in the wall, which marked the road. I stood back in the dark to take this photo. I heard breathing. I stopped and listened again. I heard it again. I ran! Animal or man, I wanted no part of it. I was told the anti-government forces inhabited these mountains - although I was told they were friendly to the ordinary citizen.
Slovenia, Moravske Toplice Prov, Field Of Yellow
Namibia, Zebras Under Dark Clouds, 2000 - The site of the zebra grazing while a thunderstorm carried on in the background was stunning.
Saudi Arabia, Jeddah, 2000 - In 2000, I went to Saudi Arabia with my family. Officially, I am Muslim, so I was able to go on a pilgrimage visa for Umra. Not shown here, the mosque in Mecca was incredible, white marble and pilgrims everywhere. It was one of the greatest sights I ever saw.
Slovenia, Solcava Prov, Painted Tower
Slovenia, Markovci Prov, Scarecrow
The Truck Gets Stuck in the Sand, 1988
Algeria, Sahara Desert South of Ghardaia
Sometimes the truck got stuck. Then they would bring out the metal racks. They wedged them under the tires to free the vehicle.
Myanmar, Kachin Prov, Detail River Scene
Slovenia, Nazarje Prov, Pastoral Scene