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
Thailand, Chiang Mai Prov, Night Statue
PH, Zamboanga Del Sur Province, Flower, 2008, IMG_8865 - One of the inhabitants of Zamboanga Del Sur, on the southwestern corner of Mindanao.
Turkey, Rize Prov, Shawled Woman
Jeff Shea With Jaguar Skin in Ichúm Village North of the Meséta, 2013 Venezuela, Bolivar Province (State)
Cambodia, Baat Dambang Prov, Gods And Heaven
Thailand, Ranong Prov, Boat
Cambodia, Kampong Chaam Prov, Pig Motorbike
Tibet, Everest, View Of Kanchenjunga From North Ridge, 1995 -
This photograph was taken in the morning of my ascent to the summit of Mount Everest above the Second Step, in the vicinity of the Third Step. In the foreground is snow that I am standing on, and below it, a 10,000 foot drop off to the Kangshung Glacier. In the distance is Kanchenjunga.
Papua New Guinea, Huli Wigmen with Woman, 1983 - This photograph was taken on my first day in Koroba, Papua New Guinea. The Koroba wigmen were friendly; here, they pose with a woman. The Huli wigmen were among the most colorful, imaginative people on earth. They were truly living art. (See other photos, including those in my 1983 journal.)
UK, Barnsley Prov, Flagged Tower