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
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Iraq, Marsh House, 2002 - In our eight days in Iraq, six months before the American invasion in 2003, we saw this traditional Marsh Arab house. We were on our way from Basra to Baghdad. I felt fortunate to see this exquisite example of construction from natural materials. It reminded me of Wilfred Thesiger, the author of The Marsh Arabs, famed British explorer who traveled across the Empty Quarter of Saudi Arabia.
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Bangladesh, Gazipur Prov, Apartments
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Greenland, Stray Dog West Aerial July 16, 2007 - Four days after the discovery of Stray Dog West on foot, we flew over the island on the way back to Norway. This is the new northernmost point of land in the world. It is north of Kaffeklubben. It is now an official place on Shea's Register of the World. (IMG_5257R) Stray Dog West lies at 83?40'30" north latitude.
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Uganda, Ruwenzori Mountains in Distance, 1984 - This shot was taken from near Ibanda, a village which serves as a portal to the Ruwenzori range (which is shown in the distance). We found guides in Ibanda to take us into the mountains. The guides were not motivated to go to the summit. This was partly, no doubt, because of a lack of equipment. We made it as far as Elena Hut at 4584 meters of elevation, still 535 meters from the summit (Pic Marguerite, at 5119 meters).
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Ireland, Wicklow Prov, Crow
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Turkey, Aksaray Prov, Peat
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Slovenia, Dobrepolje Prov, Landscape
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Slovenia, Komen Prov, Landscape
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Slovenia, Dobrepolje Prov, Girls
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UK, Leeds Prov, Bird