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
Turkey, Adana Prov, Men Playing Cards
Cambodia, Baat Dambang Prov, Landmine Victim
Bangladesh, Narsingdi Prov, Man Bicycle Rickshaw
Slovenia, Kranj Prov, City Alley
Cambodia, Preah Vihear Prov, Walking
Central African Republic, Pygmy With Sharpened Teeth, 2000 - This photo shows three Pygmy women in Bayanga, CAR. They have just successfully hunted down a dik-dik with nets. The woman on the right is smiling, revealing her sharpened teeth. All were sharp to a point.
This custom enhances a woman's beauty, according to their beliefs.
Atlantic Ocean, Total Eclipse, On Way Out, 2006 - This photograph shows a full eclipse as the moon moves away from alignment with the sun. It was taken during the full eclipse of April 2006 near Cape Verde.
Slovenia, Vipava Prov, Landscape
Solomon Islands, Jeff Shea Getting Coconuts, 1983 - After watching the locals, I had to try my hand at climbing up this tree to fetch a coconut.
Turkey, Artvin Prov, Man