This website illuminates my life and adventures. My longing for freedom has led me to over 2450 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
UK, Birmingham Prov, Building
Morocco, Morocco Across The Strait of Gibraltar, Looking to Africa, 1988 - After traveling through Portugal and Spain to Gibraltar, I took the ferry to Ceuta and Morocco. The mountains of Morocco are visible across the Strait of Gibraltar.
Venezuela, Mesa Area, 1993 - In the area around Angle Falls in the south of Venezuela, there are enormous mesas (tables in Spanish) and an expansive geography.
Slovenia, Bovec Prov, Rushing Stream
Slovenia, Vitanje Prov, Boy In Window
We were in Skane province and headed towards Karlskrona, a large city in Blekinge Province. A beautiful morning sunrise against trees.
Bangladesh, Dacca Dockworkers, 1983 - This photograph was taken at the docks in Dacca, Bangladesh. The hardship of these workers' lives was apparent by their clothing, dusty from sacks of flour that they were carrying.
Latvia, Valkas Prov, Trees -
Slovenia, Trzic Prov, Corner House
China, Guizhou, Old Miao Women, 1995 - In my travels in China, I was amazed at how many different cultural groups there were. I never took tours if I could help it. Discovering places on your own is enriching and more mysterious. These older Miao women looked on as younger, prettier girls dressed in magnificent costumes for the local festivities.