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
Greenland, Warming Island, off coast of Liverpool Land, Warming Island Looking North, 2006 - This photograph shows Warming Island from the south side. The new strait is to the left of the photograph, at the base of the mountains in the foreground. 
Thailand, Lampang Prov, Constable Booth
Bhutan, Tigers Nest Temple,1999 - This famous temple in Bhutan is reachable by foot a few hours from the road. After a steep walk up the mountain, I was told that it was not possible to enter it. But as I progressed further toward it, I found in fact that I could go inside the outer buildings. It is picturesque but suffers from a lack of isolation in the true sense. The ambiance is affected by its fame. Its proper name is Paro Taktsang.
Cambodia, Krong Kaeb Prov, Young Woman
South Sandwich Is, Penguins On Iceberg With Mountain Behind, 2006 - With the volcanic mountain on Saunders Island in the background, chinstrap penguins stand on an iceberg. A skua sits off to the right.
Thailand, Mae Hong Son Prov, Banana Heart
Slovenia, Vrhnika Prov, Village Stream Closeup
Vietnam, An Giang Prov, Tricycle Driver
Ukraine, Kiev, Bandurat, 2003 - A beautiful instrument, and for me, the first time I had seen one like this. Can anyone tell me what it is? It is called a Bandura.
Slovenia, Idrija Prov, Umbrella Sunlight