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
Papua New Guinea, Gera Boys, 1983 - These boys were from Gera village, which is located just outside Kundiawa. It was the first village I stayed in on the island of New Guinea.
Azerbaijan, Bilasuvar Prov, Shepherd
Cambodia, Rotanak Kiri Prov, Fruit Market
Slovenia, Sezana Prov, Old Window
UK, Devon Prov, Coastal Road
Thailand, Tak Province, Gas Station Attendant, 2008, IMG_3475 - An unusual appearance for a gas station attendant. Shell Gas Station.
Taiwan, Taitung Prov, Original Native Garment
Nepal, Mani Rimdu, Horns, 1983 - These impressive horns make a deep, bellowing sound. One night above Tengboche monastery (in the Solo Khumbu region of Nepal), the horns blew, resounding off the walls of the immense valley where Tengboche lies. Tengboche, where this photograph is taken, is arguably one of the most fantastic places on earth, especially during the festival of Mani Rimdu.
Slovenia, Dobrna Prov, Old Guitar-Like Instrument
Indonesia, Sulawesi Selatan Prov, Swamp House