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, Narathiwat Prov, Riding In The Rain
Cambodia, Kampong Chhnang Prov, Monk Desk
Turkey, Sakarya Prov, Hotelkeeper's Daughter
Falkland Is, King Penguin, 2002 - I wrote in my diary: "We just focused on looking at the King Penguins--they were absolutely beautiful. After Novi went back to the car, I stayed out and shot video and still photographs for a total of maybe an hour. I later went over to the area where the Gentoo Penguins were, and I was dismayed and surprised to see so many dead and dying penguins. The Kings had looked fine, but there were probably more than fifty dead or dying Gentoos. I note that there were also a lot of Magellenic penguins."
Slovenia, Duplek Prov, House With White Flowers, 2006 -
Azerbaijan, Zaqatala Prov, Horseman
Thailand, Nong Khai Prov, River Scene
Bangladesh, Kishorenganj Prov, Carry Basket Pots
Lithuania, Marijampoles Prov, Cow -
UK, Falkland Island Dependencies, South Georgia, Land And Cloudscape, 2006 - South Georgia was described to me as one of the five most beautiful islands in the world. It is a spectacular place to visit. The island is picturesque, and the wildlife unparalleled.... This photo was taken from the Alexey Maryshev, the vessel I took to South Georgia. Standing on the deck with the cold Antarctic wind blowing, witnessing the spectacle of the sea and the sky filled my adventurous spirit with new vigor. What moments!....My father - who is normally against my travels - overheard me saying I was going to South Georgia. "Where are you going?" he said. "South Georgia." I guess he figured that was next to South Louisiana.... close enough to home, and he just nodded. But I was speaking of the South Georgia in the far south of the world, near Antarctica. You have to see it to believe it. This is one place you should try to get to in your lifetime.