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
Turkey, Rize Prov, Shawled Woman
Thailand, Nakhon Si Thammarat Prov, Floats
Azerbaijan, Qobustan Prov, Mushrooms For Sale
Turkey, Nevsehir Prov, Cappadocia Goreme
Java, Jeff Shea Summit Mt. Merapi, 1983 - When I went to Java for the first time, I traveled to Borobudur. Mt. Merapi overlooks this fantastic temple complex. I climbed Mt. Merapi at night, arriving at dawn.
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.
Myanmar, Unknown Prov, Boat Scene
Slovenia, Dobrna Prov, Girl With Golden Hair Closeup
UK, Poole Prov, Coat Of Arms
Bangladesh, Sylhet Prov, Drying Clothes