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
Laos, Phongsali Prov, Tribeswoman And Child
UK, Stoke On Trent Prov, Street Curve Mirror
Slovenia, Hrpelje-Kozina Prov, Insect On Blossom
Myanmar, Mandalay Prov, Chinlone
Chile, Antofagasta Prov, Flamingos
Slovenia, Kocevje Prov, Slovenian Girl
Thailand, Chiang Mai Prov, Light Painting
Tibet, Everest Summit, Jeff Shea, May 24, 1995, 9 a.m. -
Being on the summit of Mount Everest was a dream. It lasted 40 minutes. During this time of jubilation, the back of my mind was wondering how I was going to get down. The summit is fine and all, but wise mountain climbers have an adage, that the real summit is back down at Base Camp. Fortunately, the weather was good and I made it back alive.
Taiwan, Penghu Prov, Temple - Visit Penghu on a windy day.
United Arab Emirates, Sharjah, Wall And Dome, 2000 - One Emirate seemed to fade into the next. It was difficult at first glance to see what distinguished one from the other. Here, sharp architecture made Sharjah stand out.