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
Saudi Arabia, Jeddah, 2000 - In 2000, I went to Saudi Arabia with my family. Officially, I am Muslim, so I was able to go on a pilgrimage visa for Umra. Not shown here, the mosque in Mecca was incredible, white marble and pilgrims everywhere. It was one of the greatest sights I ever saw.
Slovenia, Bled Prov, Dusk Landscape
Bali, Dancer At Sunset On Kuta Beach, 1983 - The first time I went to Bali was in 1983, after spending six months in New Guinea. By 2007, Kuta Beach had changed dramatically, for the worse, I might add. On my first visit, this dancer stretched on the beach at sunset.
Indonesia, Sumatera Barat Prov, Local House
Algeria, In Beroutane, 1988 - This rock figure, called In-Beroutane, or "The Elephant", is situated in Algeria, more or less in the middle of the Sahara desert. I took this photograph while traveling across the Sahara in the back of a date truck. I found the evidence of such geologic history there 'intriguing'.
Map of Northeast Portion of New Guinea
My 39-day Walk Out of the Highlands of New Guinea is shown in red on the map. The solid red represents 29 days on foot. The red/yellow band indicates the 10-day portion of the journey down the Frieda and Sepik Rivers on a raft made of logs tied together with “canta” (jungle vine).”
On the road north, I stopped to take a photo of a mother monkey and its baby.
Indonesia, Jambi Prov, Taking A Rest
Slovenia, Sezana Prov, Home Vineyard
UK, East Riding Of Yorkshir Prov, Wall Relief