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, Izola Prov, City On Water
Slovenia, Lasko Prov, Arched Bridge
Guesthouse under Moonlight at Thyangboche, 1983 Nepal, Bagmati Province (Zone), Solo Khumbu - 35mm film
England, Slough Prov, filename
Park Bench Sleeping, 2009 Azerbaijan, Baku Province (Rayon) Worldwide Photo Project - Azerbaijan
Greenland, Warming Island, off coast of Liverpool Land, Jeff Shea Self Portrait With Camp At Night, 2006 - I took this 30 second time-exposure of myself one night by the light of the moon. Our camp is just off to the right, and the SW finger's highest point looms above me in the background.
Slovenia, Vitanje Prov, Church
PH, Maguindanao Province, Relaxing House, 2008, IMG_9173 - The family relaxes in this house in the evening. I didn't quite figure out how they avoid the displeasure of mosquitoes.
Estonia, Valgamaa Prov, Truck Sign -
Greenland, Constable Pynt, Liverpool Land, Chikka, 2006 -Chikka was the dog that protected Constable Pynt from bears. Constable Pynt is the airport that we flew into from Iceland and from there we flew by helicopter to Warming Island. In this photograph, Chikka follows me on a walk high up into the hills above Constable Pynt. Chikka was immediately likeable, everyone's best friend. This local dog, bred for sled-hauling, had an immense energy and was inspiring.