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
Thailand, Nan Prov, Temple Relief
Thailand, Sa Kaeo Prov, Cane Worker
UK, Warrington Prov, Countryside
Slovenia, Store Prov, Scrap Metal
San Blas, Portrait Of A Girl, 2000 - The San Blas Islands are off the east coast of Panama. This young woman was representative of the type of adornments that women uses. Note the nose ring through her septum. Across the bottom part of her breasts, she wears a mola. I have a theory about the molas. I believe that in ancient times, the molas were painted on bare breasts. I long to either find such women living naturally, or to recreate the scene in a photograph.
Slovenia, Turnisce Prov, Bird With Feathered Feet
Slovenia, Kobarid Prov, River
Bed with Guitar, circa 1976
Jeff Shea - A drawing of my bed and guitar at home, California
Turkey, Konya Prov, Pide In Oven
Slovenia, Dobje Prov, Hay Truck