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
USA, Wake Island, Aerial View Beach
Western Sahara, Beached Ship, 2000 - Western Sahara was a lonely sort of place, a lone outpost with an indefinite political affiliation. Morocco claims ownership of it, and it is listed under the International Standards Organizations as both a separate country and also as a province of Morocco. This beached ship was enormous and uncanny, sitting there, unattended on the shore near Laayoune (pronounced el-lai-yun).
Vietnam, Dong Thap Prov, Car Vending
Vietnam, Quang Nam Prov, Woman Face -
Thailand, Samut Prakan Prov, Bridge
Congo Zaire, Canoe Sunset, 1984 - This photograph was taken on the Congo River, known as the Zaire River in 1984. Villagers constantly canoed to the steamboat to sell their goods, including monkeys, fish and other forms of food.
Latvia, Tukuma Prov, Mushroom -
Latvia, Jelgava Prov, Candy On The Dashboard -
Taiwan, Pingtung County Prov, Bridge Ruin
UK, Rutland Prov, Bridge And Steeple