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
Norway, Svalbard, Longyearbyen, Skyline, 2007 - The first time I went to Longyearbyen, I came and went without any real understanding of the wonders of Spitsbergen. The second time I went there, I camped by the airport. Even close to town, I learned there was a lot of wildlife. Later, flying over west Svalbard, I was amazed at the stunning landscape, as you can see in other photos in this section. This photograph was taken from near the old mill on the road to the camping site.
Iran, Posters of Martyrs, 1984 - In 1984, Iran was at war with Iraq. This photograph shows posters of young men who had lost their lives at the war front. They are being hailed as martyrs. This type of display was common throughout parts of Iran at that time.
UK, Calderdale Prov, Village Called Shelf
Cambodia, Svaay Rieng Prov, Jars
Tanzania, Jeff Shea With Guitar And Spilled Coffee, 1984 - Gabrielle took this photograph of me playing my guitar in our hotel room. Coffee must have spilled on me, as evidenced on my arm, but I seem undisturbed.
Azerbaijan, Ganca Prov, City Wall
Greenland, Warming Island, off coast of Liverpool Land, The Pyramid of the Middle Finger, 2006 - The pyramid in this photograph is the high point of the middle of Warming Island's three fingers, notable geologic features that originally caught explorer Dennis Schmitt's attention and led him to discover the new island.
Thailand, Trang Prov, Field And Mountains
Bouvet, Zodiac 6 The Aftermath, 2006 - The passengers are in the water. Jan runs back to help.
Slovenia, Ruse Prov, Landscape