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, Zavrc Prov, Wood Building
Slovenia, Bistrica ob Sotli Prov, Insect On Stalk
USA, CA, Stanislaus, Brown Bear Pass, 1986 - I still maintain that Stanislaus National Park, just north of Yosemite in California, is one of the most beautiful places in the world to walk. The landscape is similar to Yosemite in that there is a lot of granite, but it has a more gentle aspect, making it ideal for cross-country treks. Wildflowers abound in the Spring.
Thailand, Ranong Prov, Passenger Boat
Bismarck Archipelago, Jeff Shea With Panguna Copper Mine Truck, Bougainville, 1983 - The amazing size of these trucks in the copper mine at Panguna is illustrated by this photo. I am 5' 10" and barely reached the center of the wheel!
Slovenia, Kostel Prov, Girl With Flowers
Slovenia, Moravce Prov, Trim Fields
Vietnam, DaNang Prov, MotorBikeDucks
Pacific Ocean, Mahi Mahi Sashimi, 1982 - We caught Mahi Mahi off of the stern using a three-pronged hook camouflaged by white rags. A quarter inch line was tied to the stanchion, and the line was looped with surveyor's tape. When the fish struck, the tape would snap, making a sound that notified us of a catch. Our cook, Kelly, had a child by a Japanese man. She had lived in Japan for ten years. She said that a great delicacy was to eat sashimi from the fish while it was still alive. So we tried it.
Philippines, Ifugao Prov, Banaue Man