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
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Detail Bridge
Turkey, Karaman Prov, Landscape
Thailand, Nakhon Si Thammarat Prov, Boat Flags
In the morning, while people still sleep. What are they dreaming?
Cuba, Havana Neighborhood, 1997 - In 1997, when I visited Havana, the city looked like it had been built with grandeur, but then not repaired or touched for decades. Still, it was somehow picturesque and charming. The city had a special atmosphere.
Sigirya Wall Relief 2, 2010 Sri Lanka, Matale Province (Dis- trict), Sigirya Rock Temple
Touareg Woman with Children, 1987 Mali, Mopti area - 6x6cm West Africa 1987
Thailand, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon [Bangkok] Province, We Honor The King, 2008, IMG_4380 - I took this photo while driving at 100 kilometers per hour. Tributes to the king of Thailand are everywhere.
Turkey, Hakkari Province, Two Kurdish Men
Thailand, Loei Prov, Sitting Buddha