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
Thailand, Lampang Prov, Constable Booth
Estonia, Hiumaa Prov, Ferry Leaving Shore -
China, Inner Mongolia, Pasta, 1992 - I traveled to Inner Mongolia, north of the capital of Hohhot. There, I met a family and was invited to eat. The wife prepared a special pasta by hand. They said that although there is the one-child rule in China, they were allowed to have more than one, since it was necessary to have help on the farm. I have never definitively verified whether this was true or not.
Papua New Guinea, Gera Boys, 1983 - These boys were from Gera village, which is located just outside Kundiawa. It was the first village I stayed in on the island of New Guinea.
UK, Pembrokeshire Prov, Coast And Tower
Thailand, Uttaradit Prov, Landscape
USA, Richmond Bridge, 2003 - I took this photograph from the balcony of my home in Richmond, looking towards San Rafael.
Slovenia, Medvode Prov, Wood Bird
Vietnam, Vinh Long Prov, RiverHouse
Vietnam, Lai Chau Prov, Hazy Valley