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
Ghana, Jeff Shea With Tomato Merchants, 1987 - I found the people in Ghana to be very friendly. This photograph was taken in my first week in West Africa.
Papua New Guinea, Gera Boys, 1983 - These boys were from Gera village, which is located just outside Kundiawa. It was the first village I stayed in on the island of New Guinea.
Slovenia, Zavrc Prov, Wood Building
Slovenia, Nazarje Prov, Building Side
Turkey, Kars Prov, Landscape
Thailand, Phitsanulok Prov, Landscape
Turkey, Ordu Prov, The Perfect Turkish Coffee
Chile, Torres Del Paine, Rhea And Towers, 2004 - On the way back from Torres Del Paine, we came upon what I thought was an ostrich. Actually, this large bird is a rhea, a related large flightless bird, towers of Paine behind.
Vietnam, Vinh Long Prov, RiverHouse
Thailand, Yasothon Prov, Fruit Stands