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
PNG, Jeff Shea In Waterfall, 1983 - This photograph was taken during the walk from Wabia to Top Camp deep in the forest of New Guinea's Highlands. One memorable feature of bush walking in New Guinea is water. There was plenty of it. There was a lot of rain, and you can drink from every stream without fear of sickness: at least in 1983 when this photograph was taken.
Cambodia, Svaay Rieng Prov, Temple Elephants
Myanmar, Tanintharyi Prov, Burmese Beauty In Traditional Clothing
Tibet, Xegar, View Of Valley From Top Of Hill, 1995 -
Xegar, also known as Tingri, is on the way from Lhasa to Everest's Rongbuk Base Camp. We climbed the hill above Xegar, for the lama said if you could see Everest from there, it was good luck. We were about to head down when the clouds parted and Everest appeared. This photograph shows the valleys and hills below. The monastery that once coveted the ridge up the mountain was destroyed by invading forces.
Zimbabwe, Masvingo Prov, Great Zimbabwe Monument
Vietnam, An Giang Prov, Banana Loading
Turkey, Corum Prov, Woman Behind Counter
Slovenia, Sevnica Prov, House Reflection
Turkey, Nevsehir Prov, Cappadocia Pasa Bagi
Strickland Gorge, Oksapmin Side, 1983
Papua New Guinea - 35mm Kodachrome film
On the Oksapmin side of the Strickland Gorge, the cliffs towered more than 10,000 feet above sea level.