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
Azerbaijan, Shamkir Prov, Lake Scene
PH, Manila Light Painting 1, 2008, IMG_2277 - A study in the effects of time on light.
Turkey, Mugla Province, Jeff At The Overhang_Prov,_Walking_Beauty,_2009,_IMG_3732-700x1050.jpg)
UK, Kingston upon Thames (London) Prov, Walking Beauty
Argentina, Jujuy Prov, Jeff Arrives Tilcara
Easter Island, Moai In Town, 1997 - One of the charms of Easter Island was the Moai in unassuming places such as this one, in the middle of town. The woman I stayed with had a Moai in front of her house.
Iran, Esfahan, Mosque Tiles, 1984 - The mosques in Esfahan are famous for their remarkable tiles. This photograph illustrates the brilliance of the architecture, workmanship and superlative tiles.
Myanmar, Yangon Prov, Detail Spire
PH, Davao Del Norte Province, Sam, Cotabato Driver, 2008, IMG_1454 - After my first driver in Mindanao completely chickened out of going to Cotabato, Sam - who was from Cotabato - said, "No problem." Grateful, I promised him he'd be Jeffshea.com's Hall of Fame. So here it is, Sam! The only problem, on my second journey there, was that Sam's van had an exhaust leak. After two days, I found my body was covered in soot. I feared for my lungs! But by now I have forgotten about it.
Azerbaijan, Samux Prov, House Wall