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
Vietnam, Bac Can Prov, Outcrops
Christmas Island, Coastline, 2001 - This is a view of the rugged coastline of Christmas Island, a dependent of Australia in the Indian Ocean.
Vietnam, BinhDuong Prov, Hammocks
Turkey, Duzce Province, Birds With Nest
Slovenia, Kranjska Gora Prov, Flower In Snow
Tanzania, Cheetahs, 1984 - The day after I took this photograph, I heard from another traveler that these two cheetahs were still sitting next to their kill, reportedly unable to move. This photograph shows how full their belliies were.
Azerbaijan, Xanlar Prov, Shepherd
Turkey, Sakarya Prov, Beach
Azerbaijan, Qabala Prov, Boy On Wall
Java, Jeff Shea Summit Mt. Merapi, 1983 - When I went to Java for the first time, I traveled to Borobudur. Mt. Merapi overlooks this fantastic temple complex. I climbed Mt. Merapi at night, arriving at dawn.