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
Myanmar, Mandalay Prov, Rice Fields Scene
Slovenia, Vipava Prov, Landscape
Vietnam, Cao Bang Prov, Waterfall
Turkey, Aydin Prov, Portrait Of A Turk
Thailand, Loei Prov, Lone Paddler
Latvia, Kraslavas Prov, Church -
PH, Bukidnon Province, Truck With People, 2008, IMG_1239 - The people of the Philippines are generally quite friendly. This scene shows two hallmarks of the Philippines: the Jeepney, which is a conversion of the Jeep, introduced in the second world war, and the willingness of the people to open themselves to others.
Ireland, Wexford Prov, Sheep
Turkey, Cappadocia, Gnome Wall, 1984 - This is a different view of the houses carved into the walls of Cappadocia. Its combination of geography, history and its odd appearance makes Cappadocia a stunning place to visit.
Papua New Guinea, East New Britain, General of the Revolutionary Army of West Papua, Seth Rumkorem, 1983 - In Rabaul on the island of East New Britain in the country of Papua New Guinea, I met Seth Rumkorem and his men. They were the nucleus of the Revolutionary Army of West Papua. They had traveled across the ocean 800 miles in a motorized outrigger dugout canoe from Irian Jaya, Indonesia (i.e., West Papua) to seek political asylum. They asked me if I was a reporter. I fibbed and said I was. They gave me a copy of what was essentially their Declaration of Indepence, along with convincing evidence that their right of self-determination had been tampered with by the Indoneisan goverment.