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, Ribnica Prov, Spoon Sign
India, Jeff Shea At Taj Mahal After Pilgrimage, 1984 - I walked approximately 200 miles to get to the Taj Mahal, a sort of personal pilgrimage. On the way, I contracted hepititus. It made walking especially difficult, not to mention the blistering sun. Here, I arrive, wasted, after walking the last 50 kilometers through the night, arriving the next day in the late afternoon.
Slovenia, Metlika Prov, House
Cambodia, Baat Dambang Prov, Landmine Victim
Turkey, Aksaray Prov, Ant On Sunflower
Cuba, Chess Game, 1997 - In Havana, people still have time to sit for a game of chess on the sidewalk, both to play and observe.
UK, Peterborough Prov, Cathedral Grounds
Slovenia, Sevnica Prov, Clocktower
Slovenia, Sezana Prov, Dog Welcoming
N Ireland, Coleraine Prov, Shoreline Castle Remains