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
Azerbaijan, Baki Prov, Maiden Castle - I went out at night to take a walk. Fascinated by this old castle, I tried to take a photo of it that offered a new perspective.
Slovenia, Ljubno Prov, Rural Scene
Turkey, Igdir Prov, Landscape
Vietnam, NgheAn Prov, StickyRiceStreet
UK, Falkland Island Dependencies, South Georgia, Land And Cloudscape, 2006 - South Georgia was described to me as one of the five most beautiful islands in the world. It is a spectacular place to visit. The island is picturesque, and the wildlife unparalleled.... This photo was taken from the Alexey Maryshev, the vessel I took to South Georgia. Standing on the deck with the cold Antarctic wind blowing, witnessing the spectacle of the sea and the sky filled my adventurous spirit with new vigor. What moments!....My father - who is normally against my travels - overheard me saying I was going to South Georgia. "Where are you going?" he said. "South Georgia." I guess he figured that was next to South Louisiana.... close enough to home, and he just nodded. But I was speaking of the South Georgia in the far south of the world, near Antarctica. You have to see it to believe it. This is one place you should try to get to in your lifetime.
Latvia, Riga City Prov, Wall Painting -
Base Camp with Coast and Sea Ice, 2007
North Greenland, Bliss Bugt
Myanmar, Unknown Prov, Boat Scene
UK, Northhamptonshire Prov, Night House
Bangladesh, Gazipur Prov, Apartments