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
Slovenia, Podcetrtek Prov, Old Window
Solomon Islands, Jeff Shea Getting Coconuts, 1983 - After watching the locals, I had to try my hand at climbing up this tree to fetch a coconut.
Indonesia, Pulsating Rock, 2005 - This is the most incredible thing I have ever seen. But trying to explain it to people, let alone convince them that this was nature in its rarest form, or magic, is likely to bring thoughts that I am naive. The white stone, dropped in water, became all these brilliant colors, pulsing with life from the inside out, illuminating the glass, seething like a magic cauldron. When taken out, it returned to white.
Australia, New South Wales Prov, Kosciusko Summit Shea 7 Summits Flag, 1996 - I walked from a meadow through eucalyptus forests to the top of Mount Kosciusko. It was a delightful walk. This was one of my Seven Summits. 
Thailand, Saraburi Prov, Light Painting
Slovenia, Koper Prov, City On Water
Myanmar, Kayin Prov, Wrapped For Sale
Umbuni, Wife and Children, 1982 Soloman Islands, Malaita Province - 35mm film Maybe not.
Central African Republic, Pygmy Girl In Grass Skirt, 2000 - This young woman was from Bayanga area. Note the scarification on her arm.
Slovenia, Sveti Andraz v Slovenskih Goricah Prov, Village