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
Thailand, Satun Prov, Bird On Bullock
Turkey, Elazig Prov, Motorcycle
Thailand, Sukhothai Prov, Buddha Faces Sky
Taiwan, Penghu Prov, Stone House - Can you rely on the stories of others, or do you think it is better to go out and see and decide for yourself?
Turkey, Kayseri Prov, Landscape
Singapore, Pelican Head, Jurong Bird Park, 2008, IMG_9477 - Light filters through the throat pouch of a pelican.
Syria, Bosra Amphitheatre, 1984 - After visiting Cappadocia in Turkey, I travelled, mostly hitchhiking, down to Bosra in the south of Syria, making a detour to Palmyra on the way. In Bosra, I visited an amphitheater for the first time. The acoustics were impressive.
Vietnam, Thai Binh Prov, Kitchen
Turkey, Burdur Prov, Landscape
Slovenia, Gornji Grad Prov, Tavern