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
UK, Hampshire Prov, Horse
Greece, Santorini, 1987 - When I arrived in Santorini on my way to Africa with my father in 1987, I took off for a long walk. I walked all day, sleeping at a small place along a black beach. I wandered, one of my favorite activities. Why rush through life, being busy, for what? Life's most precious moments are those when we stop and do nothing, allowing ourselves just to soak in the surroundings. I avoided tours with a passion. I also avoided preoccupying myself with dates and names of places. Guidebooks were helpful but sometimes it was better not to "know" anything about a place, but simply to revel in it without purpose.
Slovenia, Lendava Prov, House Detail
Thailand, Singburi Prov, Plastic Wreathes
Slovenia, Sveti Jurij, House Mural, 2006 - It is not uncommon for houses in Slovenia to have murals like this painted on them. (This was taken on the border of Sveta Jurij and Radenci Province, though I am not exactly sure which was it was in.)
Vietnam, Cao Bang Prov, Waterfall
Indonesia, Bengkulu Prov, Beached Boats
Papua New Guinea, Pik, 1983 - The pig is a very valued part of New Guinea life. It is used as a food source primarily, but it is also used as a form of compensation to settle disputes, to pay the bride price and even as a pet. The Highlanders build special low houses for the pigs, known as pig houses, or haus bilong pik.
Slovenia, Komenda Prov, Horse
Bangladesh, Sylhet Prov, People Near River