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, Antalya Prov, Mountain Scene
Lithuania, Vilnius, Statuette On Wall -
Turkey, Sivas Prov, Landscape
Thailand, Songkhla Prov, Beach
Taiwan, Taipei City (TW-TPE) Prov, Aerial View
Rajasthani Water Pipe, 1984
Illustration of Rajasthani Water Pipe - (Illustration by Mike Taylor based on description by Jeff Shea)
Papua New Guinea, Huli Wigmen with Woman, 1983 - This photograph was taken on my first day in Koroba, Papua New Guinea. The Koroba wigmen were friendly; here, they pose with a woman. The Huli wigmen were among the most colorful, imaginative people on earth. They were truly living art. (See other photos, including those in my 1983 journal.)
Thailand, Maha Sarakham Prov, Woman And Brahman
Philippines, Palawan Prov, Waterfall
Papua New Guinea, Stream On Way To Lake Kutubu, 1983 - This is a typical New Guinea stream: fresh, clean running water.