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
UK, Gwynedd Prov, Rock Wall Up Mountainside
Papua New Guinea, Huli Sunglasses, 1983 - I don't think it mattered to this man that his sunglasses were missing a lens, just as many Highlanders wore wristwatches that were broken. Their interest was artistic, not practical. The Hulis had fantastic imaginations. I was impressed by the fact that they did not seem to differentiate between items from the forest and items from modern industry. Any item that could enhance their appearance was fair game. For example, this man's wig has both flowers and candy wrappers in it!
Night Walk On Way To San Lucas, 2010
Argentina, Jujuy Province
Walk Across the South American Altiplano 2010 – Part 6 - Waira Wasi to Libertador
Near the end of my 2010 walk across the South American Altiplano, I decided to do a night walk on the ridge that eventually led down towards San Lucas, a village in the mountains.
Bellingshausen, King George Island, Jeff Shea in Station Interior, 2001 - Bellingshausen is the Russian Base on King George Island (Isla Rey Jorge) in the South Shetland Island group off the coast of Antarctica. Bellingshausen holds the special distinction of being one of the Travelers Century Club's designated countries, even though it is only comprised of a few buildings. I stopped by for a cup of tea on my first visit to King George Island.
Bangladesh, Gazipur Prov, Fishing Net
Argentina, Jujuy Prov, Lips
Vietnam, Bac Lieu Prov, Rice Bagging
China, Guangdong Province, Yangshuo Ox and Man, 1992CU1 - I was traveling with my Chinese girlfriend at the time. As a girlfriend she was fine, but as a wife, well, it turned out poorly and ended soon. Every cloud has a silver lining. From her, I learned to type, and I learned an appreciation of China's great past.
Turkey, Kars Prov, Landscape
Slovenia, Metlika Prov, Ants On Flower