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
Philippines, Batanes Prov, Beach
Myanmar, Tanintharyi Prov, Burmese Beauty In Traditional Clothing
Slovenia, Mezica Prov, Old Slovenian Woman
Cambodia, Rotanak Kiri Prov, Fruit Market
The “Rock Fortress” near Salar de Aguas Calientes, 2010 Chile, Antofagasta Province (Región)
Cambodia, Kaoh Kong Prov, Treescape
PH, Kalinga Province, Mountain Valley Near Babalasan, 2008, IMG_2148 - The mountains of Kalinga province were one of my favorite places in the Philippines. There was sort of a Shangri La feeling there, fresh flowing streams, quiet, rice fields, devoid of the hustle and exhaust of the heavily populated areas, far above in the mountains, the whisper of cool.
Papua New Guinea, Oksapmin Man Rhinoceros Beetle Pinchers, 1983 - This Oksapmin Man wore Rhinoceros beetle pinchers through the two front nose holes. Oksapmin men had five nose holes, two in the front, two on the side and one through the septum.
Turkey, Camel Along Road, 1984 - For me as a Westerner, seeing this car swerving to miss a camel was a novelty. I suppose for locals it is fairly common.
Philippines, Aurora Prov, Fruit Stand