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
Solomon Islands, Jeff Shea Getting Coconuts, 1983 - After watching the locals, I had to try my hand at climbing up this tree to fetch a coconut.
Slovenia, Prebold Prov, Sap
Slovenia, Luce Prov, Broken Foot Bridge
Chile, Puerto Williams, 2006 - We passed Puerto Williams during dinner aboard the Alexey Maryshev, on our way to sub Antarctic seas. I rushed out with my camera onto the deck, impressed by the jagged peaks in the sunset.
Myanmar, Unknown Prov, Bicycle Vendor Scene
Pacific Ocean, Jeff Shea with Mahi Mahi, 1982 - On my voyage across the Pacific Ocean in 1982 in Boysie Day's 41-foot ketch, we used rags, a three-pronged hook and surveyor's tape to catch Mahi Mahi off the stern. As Boysie said repeatedly, "Mahi Mahi is one of the best eating fish there is." In this photograph I hold on to a large Mahi Mahi. Kelly Soma, our cook, fixed it for lunch; Kelly and I fell in love on the boat.
Thailand, Udon Thani Prov, Flying Pigeon
Iraq, Ctesiphon Arch, 2002 - This remarkable brick arch was built around 400 A.D. It lies not far south of Baghdad.
Slovenia, Ravne Na Koroskem Prov, Modern Housing
PH, Misamis Oriental Province, Beach And Sky, 2008, IMG_1197 - The coast on the north of Mindanao.