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
Myanmar, Mandalay Prov, Bagan Temple Detail
Slovenia, Radovljica Prov, Village
Cambodia, Krong Pailin Prov, Relief Of Cruelty
Slovenia, Nova Gorica Prov, River
Indonesia, Sumatera Barat Prov, Local House
Kanikeh Man with Mount Binaya in Distance, 2006
Indonesia, Maluku Province (Provinsi), Seram, Kanikeh Village
A Kanikeh man poses with his traditional garb. Years before, an Ambonese man named Polly Gasperz said that he had seen half-human, half-monkey hominoids at the base of Mount Binaya.
UK, Merthyl Tydfil Prov, Two Horses
Kenya, Train to Tororo, 1984 - My girlfriend Gabrielle and I took a train to Uganda. Even though Idi Amin was out of power, the situation was anything but stable. In our stopover in Kampala, gun shots were heard in the streets below during the night. Men in red berets drove by with a bazooka hanging out the window.
Papua New Guinea, Huli Sunglasses, 1983 - I don't think it mattered to this man that his sunglasses were missing a lens, just as many Highlanders wore wristwatches that were broken. Their interest was artistic, not practical. The Hulis had fantastic imaginations. I was impressed by the fact that they did not seem to differentiate between items from the forest and items from modern industry. Any item that could enhance their appearance was fair game. For example, this man's wig has both flowers and candy wrappers in it!
Vietnam, Lai Chau Prov, Village