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
USA, Wake Island, Aerial View Island
Vietnam, An Giang Prov, Brick Wall
India, Varanasi, Burning Ghats, 1984 - I marveled at the Burning Ghats of Varanasi. It was first time I witnessed cremation. I was forbidden by the locals to take a picture from here. They said if it was night, they would throw me off the balcony. As I went to leave they said I could take just one photo and then I could never come back. In the top of the photograph is the Ganges, the Holy River of India.
Grisel, 1998
Cuba, Havana Province - 35mm film
Ireland, Clare Prov, Red House
Madagascar, Woodcutters, 2003 - These three men tackled the sawing of a large log the old fashioned way.
Slovenia, Podlehnik Prov, Hill Farm
Slovenia, Ig Prov, Daisy
Slovenia, Ig Prov, Blow Brush
Turkey, Rize Prov, Canisters