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
Papua New Guinea, Mendi Widow, 1983 - This woman, following the tradition of her Mendi people, put on 365 strands of kunai beads when her husband died. Each day she would remove one strand. Thus, her mourning would last one year, after which she would be free to marry again.
Philippines, Basilan Prov, Fish In Market
N Ireland, Limavady Prov, Windows Door
Vietnam, Phu Tho Prov, Night River
Thailand, Ranong Prov, Passenger Boat
Vietnam, TienGiang Prov, BoatHouseScene
Romania, Farm Girl Sitting On Wagon, 1997 - On my visits to Romania in 1997, I brought an 8x10 camera. The beauty of the young women, so unassuming and natural in their rural environments, captivated me.
Slovenia, Podcetrtek Prov, House
Turkey, Artvin Prov, Porta Monastery
Micronesia, Yap Prov, Second Largest Stone Money In Yap And Jeff Shea