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
Laos, Salvan Prov, Tree Gourds
Myanmar, Yangon Prov, Golden Budda
Vietnam, Tay Ninh Prov, Night Noodle Vendor
Turkey, Adiyaman Prov, Road To Mount Nemrud
Vietnam, BinhThuan Prov, DragonFruitCU
Nepal, Burying Potatoes, 1984 - I thought it strange that they buried potatoes for the winter, but that is what I was told they were doing. Having first-hand knowledge in places is fraught with the danger that you may not understand what is being told to you or that you are being given incorrect information. On the other hand, first hand experience is more enriching than reading or hearing it from others. Second-hand information has even more pitfalls.
Thailand, Phuket Prov, Fisherman
Indonesia, Maluku Tengah, Seram, Ant And Grasshopper, 2006 - This photograph was taken in the forests of Seram, a little visited outpost in Indonesia's Maluku Islands
Original cassette on which “I Want You By My Side” was recorded USA, California Province (State), San Francisco
Slovenia, Obcina Hrpelje-Kozina, Bee In Flower, 2006 - It was not until the Spring of 2006 during my in-depth trip to Slovenia that I became fascinated with the small world all around us. Every time I wanted to take a photograph of a beautiful flower, I discovered that the little creatures of the world lived in a world far more beautiful than the most lavish mansions of man.