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
Bangladesh, Brahmanbaria Prov, Straw Cones
Estonia, Saaremaa Prov, Motorcyclist -
Papua New Guinea, Jeff Shea Vine Cross River, 1983 - In truth this was not a rope, but a bush vine called 'canta.' Canta was very useful. When we reached the village of Ok Esai some time later, 'canta' was used to tie the logs of our raft together. In this photograph, I am merely trying the rope our for fun. We did not need to cross the river.
Vietnam, Quang Nam Prov, Carved Boxes -
Vietnam, Cao Bang Prov, Incredible Farm
Vietnam, Bac Giang Prov, Truck On Bridge
Slovenia, Skofja Loka Prov, Number 37 Spodnji Trg
France, Chartes Stained Glass, 1990 - My Uncle Don told me Chartes Cathedral had the most beautiful stained glass in the world. So, I ventured west to got there the next time I was in Paris. I have no way to judge whether it is the best stained glass in the world, but it is truly remarkable.
N Ireland, Balleymoney Prov, Tree Landscape
China, Jiangxi Province, Caravan, 2008, IMG_9693 - Making the most of the space in the bed of your truck?.