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
Atacama Map Route, 2012
Chile, Antofagasta Province (Región)
This map shows my route across the Atacama Desert in 2012. Writer/Journalist John H. Richardson accompanied me as far as Camp 9.
Turkey, Malatya Prov, Landscape
Myanmar, Unknown Prov, Temple Village Near River
Bali, Young Dancer, 2006 - There is no question that the refinement and grace of Balinese art and dance is of the highest order. 
Turkey, Sanliurfa Prov, Cart And Car
China, Anhui Province, Tree On Rock Wall, Yellow Mountain, 2008, IMG_9590 - The views on Yellow Mountain are spectacular in the same way that Yosemite awes.
Papua New Guinea, Jeff Shea To Kutubu, Exhausted, 1983 - I stand exhausted on my first bush hike during a long day on the way to Lake Kutubu.
Thailand, Singburi Prov, River Temple
UK, Gwynedd Prov, Le Bistro
N Ireland, Coleraine Prov, Shoreline Castle Remains