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
Nepal, Jeff Shea at Kala Patar, 1983 - Here I stand at Kala Patar, a popular place for travelers to the Solo Khumbu region of Nepal. It is located near Everest Base Camp on the south side of the mountain. It was my first time to an elevation of 18,000 feet.
Taiwan, Taipei City (TW-TPE) Prov, Yellow Street Reflectors - Order can be found in nature and also in man-made things. Is the general trend in nature towards order or chaos?
Slovenia, Majsperk Province, Bonfire, 2006, IMG_5544 - A group of friends have a bonfire, looking at the stars, talking and hanging out on their tractor.
Slovenia, Metlika Prov, Night Tractor
Cambodia, Prey Veaeng Prov, Country Girls
UK, Merthyl Tydfil Prov, Land
Slovenia, Postojna Prov, Fly
Bangladesh, Sherpur Prov, Old Man
Papua New Guinea, Sepik Sunset, 1983 - On our last day on the Sepik River, Kelly and I decided to float all night instead of pulling off to shore to sleep. This was especially risky, as we could not see obstructions, such as overhanging branches, in the dark. When the sun set, a buzz filled the air. The mosquitoes had come to attack!
Dasenech Girl at Dry Riverbed, 2014 Ethiopia, Oromiya Province Worldwide Photo Project - Ethiopia