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
Slovenia, Kobilje Prov, Fishing
Papua New Guinea, Pik, 1983 - The pig is a very valued part of New Guinea life. It is used as a food source primarily, but it is also used as a form of compensation to settle disputes, to pay the bride price and even as a pet. The Highlanders build special low houses for the pigs, known as pig houses, or haus bilong pik.
Vietnam, Lao Cai Prov, Blue Tent
Turkey, Bitlis Prov, Ahlat'in Tarihcesi
Ghana, Takoradi Street Scene, 1987 - I found beauty in the broken pavement and the fluid movement of the towns folk on this hot day in Takoradi on the coast of Ghana.
Laos, Salvan Prov, Buddha_Prov,_Looking_Down_To_Everest_North_Col_(Approx_8000m),_1995,_35mmSlide.jpg)
China, Xizang (Tibet) Prov, Looking Down To Everest North Col (Approx 8000m)
Bangladesh, Sylhet Prov, Street Bamboo Vendor
PNG, Kelly With Koroba Villagers, 1983 - When Kelly and I arrived in Koroba, after traveling across the Pacific Ocean and up the Highlands Highway almost all the way to its end, we met the delightful wigmen that resided here. In this photo, the local men tease Kelly and a local woman.
Slovenia, Domzale Prov, Colt