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
UK, Rutland Prov, Landscape
Bangladesh, Kishorenganj Prov, Full Load Cart
Slovenia, Bovec Prov, Rushing Stream
UK, Wiltshire Prov, Nomansland
Slovenia, Hrastnik Prov, River Poles
Lithuania, Taurages Prov, Tree Shrine -
Cambodia, Stueng Traeng Prov, Basket Vendor
Latvia, Valkas Prov, Tree -
Seram, Cicada, 2006 - Of the cicadas in Seram, I wrote, "The sound of cicadas cutting the atmosphere in a continual shrill made me question what their purpose was, and I felt surprise at the notion that people are not more curious as to the ways animals and insects communicate. For my part, it is a certain fact that they indeed communicate in intricate ways, forging intellect into channels, atmospheres and realms that we cannot even imagine."
Dola Shopkeeper, 1984
India, Rajasthan Province (State), Dola - 35mm film Pratabgaard shopkeeper, proud of his amputated leg, with fort behind.