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
Sigirya Wall Relief 4, 2010 Sri Lanka, Matale Province (Dis- trict), Sigirya Rock Temple
Nepal, Monks Dancing At Mani Rimdu, 1983 - When the monks came dancing down the steps of the old monastery at Tengboche in their colorful silk costumes, the local villagers and trekker alike were delighted.
Slovenia, Nazarje Prov, Cat Under Stair
Turkey, Nevsehir Prov, Cappadocia
Seram, Pisang Bakar, 2006 - Pisang Bakar means Grilled Banana. This species of banana in Seram can be simply thrown into the fire, then eaten, once cooked. It tasted like warm pudding. For days I had felt drained from the exertion of walking in the rain forest. But after eating this, I felt reinvigorated.
Turkey, Hakkari Prov, Jeff Shea With Kurds
Arirang Mass Games, 2013 North Korea, Pyonganbuk Province
Thailand, Loei Prov, Upper Mekong River Rocks
Thailand, Yasothon Prov, Eels In Plastic Bag
Slovenia, Ribnica Na Pohorju Prov, Landscape