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
Hawaii, Sugar Bear, 1982 - I was a crew member on the Sugar Bear, a 43-foot ketch. Setting out from Point San Pablo Yacht Club in Richmond, California through San Francisco's Golden Gate, we sailed to Hawaii, to Kiribati, then on to Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. We continued to Rabaul, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea, where I got off and explored Papua New Guinea for six months.
Turkey, Bayburt Prov, Three Women
Turkey, Trabzon Prov, Road
Umbuni’s family. The adults, from left to right: his sister, his wife, his grandmother and Umbuni, 1982 Solomon Islands, Malaita Province, Kwaio - 35mm film
Taiwan, Ilan County Prov, Bay
Philippines, Romblon Prov, Beach
Thailand, Pattani Prov, Landscape
Slovenia, Gornji Grad Prov, Daisy
Philippines, Batanes Prov, Coast
Turkey, Mardin Prov, Morning City