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
Slovenia, Zelezniki Prov, Valley
Vietnam, VinhLong Prov, Boat Girl
UK, Vale Of Glamorgan Prov, Pier -
Slovenia, Velenje Prov, Ant On Stalk
Composite of Soaps that Landed Stuck on their Sides, 2010/2014 USA, Singapore, Laos - Happenstance
China, Expedition At Lake, 1998 - When we came up from the Kazakhstan-Chinese border climbing to plateau on the way to Urumqi, we spent the night at this wonderful lake. We were on our way to Everest Base camp from St. Petersburg, Russia. This is a photo of the expedition Tibet 98. One of our member went scuba diving in the lake.
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!
Thailand, Roi Et Prov, Kerbau
Estonia, Laanemaa Prov, Ferry -
Pacific Ocean, Seascape, 1982 - Traveling across the ocean in a small boat offers an experience that cannot be gotten any other way. Being close to the water and without the protection of a large vessel gives one a sense of freedom. The ocean, despite what governments might purport, is truly still a no-man's land. It is a place without a country. It is the world as it once was. Here, a beautiful sunset inspired me.