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, Kozje Prov, Weed Buds
Cambodia, Baat Dambang Prov, Sales On Bike
Close-up of Tiger Heron at Jaguar Falls, 2014
Venezuela, Bolivar Province (State)
It took me a half hour to stalk this bird in order to photograph it, as I only had a 24-120 mm lens. I crawled over rocks, stopping frequently, until I was within about 20 meters of it.
PH, Sultan Kudarat Province, Festival Girl, 2008, IMG_9263 - People are often at their best during a festival, when we drop our daily personalities and adopt not only new, festive clothing but, by doing so, a new persona as well.
Estonia, Harjumaa Prov, Tallinn, Princess Material -
Iraq, Ancient Bricks, 2002 - The ancient sites in Iraq were often constructed using the occasional sealed brick. These bricks bore ancient royal inscriptions.
Turkey, Agri Prov, Landscape
Turkey, Zonguldak Prov, Wedding Guests
Mount Ararat and Three Kurdish Women, 1984 Turkey - 35mm film
Around the World 1982-1984 - Turkey
N Ireland, Coleraine Prov, Coastal Village