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
Latvia, Aizkraukles Prov, Mall Lights -
UK, Ceredigion Prov, Felin Garreg Window
Ghana, Village Fishing, 1987 - I felt fortunate to see this group of villagers pulling the enormous net together. It is mankind's heritage to work together for the common good.
Slovenia, Cerkno Prov, Bee In Flower Closeup
Bed with Guitar, circa 1976
Jeff Shea - A drawing of my bed and guitar at home, California
Bangladesh, Gazipur Prov, People On Boat
Azerbaijan, Agstafa Prov, Old Man
Namibia, Epupa, Himba Woman, Child, 2000 - This is a photo of a Himba woman with her child. This Himba woman was very beautiful, and equally gentle. If I didn't know better, she seemed to be a queen, if not in name, then in spirit.
Papua New Guinea, Gera Chief Castrating Goat, 1983 - Gera's chief castrated this goat. Although this photograph is grotesque, I felt it was important. The villagers clearly enjoyed the proceeding. At first I thought they were cruel and primitive for expressing joy while the poor animal screamed. Then I reflected that in my own modern society, many animals are slaughtered for food, but I am insulated from it. It takes place on ranches and in meat factories, far from the sensibilities of everyday people. In Melanesian society, the realities of survival were dealt with directly. It really was not more primitive, just more direct, hence more realistic. This was revelatory for me.
Myanmar, Kachin Prov, River Long Boat Scene