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
Iran, Women In Qom, 1984 - I walked across the road to see the Golden Temple of Qom, a very holy site in iran. But I was blocked in crossing the street again as an anti-American demonstration blocked my passage. They shouted "Marg bar America (Down with America)." The year was 1984, one of the worst for Iran-America relations.
Slovenia, Sentjur Prov, Chimney
Tokelau, At Sea, 2001 - This photograph was taken looking forward to the bow of the sloop Emotional Rescue during one of nature's sunset spectacles.
Slovenia, Skofja Loka Prov, May Pole
UK, Isle Of Wight Prov, Strolling
Montenegro, Farm House, 2003 - I drove by myself from Kosovo into Montenegro across a snowy pass. This farm house appeared as I came out of the mountains. On this trip in 2003, I completed my lifelong dream of going to every country. Now I am pursuing new dreams.
Laos, Vientiane Prov, Butterfly
Papua New Guinea, Long Haus, 1983 - This long house was in a village near Lake Kutubu. We had occasion to sleep in such houses from time to time. It was very communal; everyone slept on the spacious floor. It was also very noisy.
DK, Greenland, North Coast, Yellow Flowers Like Radar, 2007, IMG_1440 - You can see the world from the perspective of a human, or you can explore the world from the perspective of an insect or a flower. I laid down in the tundra to take this photo of the beautiful miniature flowers.
Myanmar, Mandalay Prov, Bagan Temple Detail