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
Bangladesh, Netrakona Prov, Getting Shaved
Slovenia, Slovenske Konjice Prov, Window
Sri Lanka, Matale Prov, View From Sirigaya Temple
Thailand, Samut Prakan Prov, Dog In T- Shirt
Turkey, Sirnak Prov, Blue Jilbab Woman
Slovenia, Skofja Loka Prov, River Through Village
Thailand, Phitsanulok Prov, Phenomenon
Kazakhstan, Mausoleum City, 1998 - On the way across Kazakhstan, we spotted this 'mausoleum city' in the middle of nowhere.
Turkey, Usak Prov, Mosque
Tibet, Shigatse Buddha, 1998 - In the monastery in Shigatse, Tibet, there is an enormous golden buddha. it is spectacular to behold! I visited this monastery for the second time three years after my Everest climb, on the way to Everest Base Camp, having driven with my Russian team all the way from St. Petersburg, Russia.