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, Slovenj Gradec Prov, White Flowers
Nepal, Dog In Bag, 1984 - I was enamored of the woman who is carrying the dog in the bag in this photograph. I was alone in Katmandu. Judith had left to return home to the Netherlands. Gabrielle invited me to walk near Tarke Gyang, east of Katmandu. I gave up my interest in the woman carrying the dog.
Slovenia, Brda Prov, Vineyards
Slovenia, Cerkno Prov, Bee In Flower
Thailand, Nakhon Ratchasima Prov, Buddha
Malaysia, Melaka Prov, Melaka Old Quarter, 2008 -
Thailand, Ranong Prov, Street Sweeper
Turkey, Rize Prov, Canisters
UK, Monmouthshire Prov, Castle
Iraq, Ancient Bricks, 2002 - The ancient sites in Iraq were often constructed using the occasional sealed brick. These bricks bore ancient royal inscriptions.