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
Slovenia, Gornja Rogona Prov, Virgin Mary, 2006 - 
Slovenia, Kranjska Gora Prov, High Country
Nepal, Namche Trader, 1983 - In the market in Namche Bazar, I had my first exposure to Tibetan nomads. They traveled across high snow-covered passes to trade in the markets of Nepal. They wore jackets made of skins and fur, enough to keep them warm during the coldest nights.
Slovenia, Sempeter-Vrtojba Prov, Grove
Uganda, Jeff Shea In Hut Ruwenzori Mountains, 1984 - I rest and dry out my boots high up in the Ruwenzori Mountains.
N Ireland, Armagh Prov, Treeline
Latvia, Daugavpils Prov, Industrial Building -
Wild Horses, 2014
Mongolia, Tov Province (Aimag)
There are only about 300 wild horses remaining in the world, and they are all just outside of Ulan Bator, the capital of Mongolia.
To get this shot, I had to stalk the horses for hours. Finally, they became used to me. It seemed that they thought I was one of them.
Vietnam, TienGiang Prov, Boat
Western Sahara, Beached Ship, 2000 - Western Sahara was a lonely sort of place, a lone outpost with an indefinite political affiliation. Morocco claims ownership of it, and it is listed under the International Standards Organizations as both a separate country and also as a province of Morocco. This beached ship was enormous and uncanny, sitting there, unattended on the shore near Laayoune (pronounced el-lai-yun).