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, Grosuplje Prov, Street Vendors
Vietnam, Cao Bang Prov, Robbing The Hill
Thailand, Phangnga Prov, Coast Scene
Azerbaijan, Bilasuvar Prov, Shepherd
Vietnam, TienGiang Prov, StreetVendor
Azerbaijan, Baki Prov, Park Bench Sleeping
Estonia, Polvamaa Prov, Forest -
Slovenia, Cerkno Prov, Pathway
Papua New Guinea, Jeff Shea Vine Cross River, 1983 - In truth this was not a rope, but a bush vine called 'canta.' Canta was very useful. When we reached the village of Ok Esai some time later, 'canta' was used to tie the logs of our raft together. In this photograph, I am merely trying the rope our for fun. We did not need to cross the river.
PNG, Kelly With Koroba Villagers, 1983 - When Kelly and I arrived in Koroba, after traveling across the Pacific Ocean and up the Highlands Highway almost all the way to its end, we met the delightful wigmen that resided here. In this photo, the local men tease Kelly and a local woman.