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
Turkey, Afyon Prov, Lake Acigol
Thailand, Chanthaburi Prov, Durian Truck
Slovenia, Dobrepolje Prov, Pot Cactus
Papua New Guinea, Manus Prov, Dugout
Slovenia, Cerkno Prov, Village
Slovenia, Brezice Prov, Farm Village
South Sandwich Is, Penguins On Iceberg With Mountain Behind, 2006 - With the volcanic mountain on Saunders Island in the background, chinstrap penguins stand on an iceberg. A skua sits off to the right.
Congo Zaire, Riverboat Sunset, 1984 - In 1984, my girlfriend at the time, Gabrielle, and I traveled from Kisangani (formerly Stanleyville) to Kinshasa on the Zaire (Congo) River. The steamboat was a lively place. As we passed from port to port, awaiting barges tied themselves on to the main boat, creating an increasingly large convoy as we neared the capital. I called it the Moving Zoo. People danced on the roofs, there was a market, fights broke out, etc. This photograph was taken from the steamboat railing during a beautiful sunset.
Philippines, Bulacan Prov, Game Of Sakla
Turkey, Diyarbakir Prov, Chefs