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
Greenland, Warming Island, off coast of Liverpool Land, Camp At Dusk, 2006 - This photograph shows our camp in the twilight, filmmaker Eric Ristau's silhouette visible as he reviews the day's footage.
Thailand, Phichit Prov, Cutting Blocks
Thailand, Maha Sarakham Prov, Squid Skewer
Cooking Bread in the Sand – One
Algeria, Sahara Desert south of Ghardaia
First, a fire was built. Then sand was put on top of it. The dough was spread out into a flat mass and placed on the sand.
Chile, Antofagasta Prov, Jeff Day 5 Walk Over Altiplano
Ireland, Monaghan Prov, Doors Windows
South Sandwich Is, Penguins Jumping Up On Iceberg, 2006 - At least ten penguins simultaneously leap up on to the iceberg. Some have already made it, while others are still in mid-air.
Greenland, Warming Island, off coast of Liverpool Land, (L to R) Pinnacles, New Strait And Camp, 2006 - This photograph shows the environs of our camp, visible to the right center. Dennis Schmitt and I agreed this was the best campsite we'd ever stayed in. Not only was it visually spectacular but it was also the site of a discovery of global significance. This new strait, partially visible in the foreground, was formed by global warming, making the ground that we were camping on, once considered part of the mainland, a new island.
Turkey, Artvin Prov, Landscape
Slovenia, Zirovnica Prov, Man With Green Hat