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, Ziri Prov, Painted Door
Thailand, Mae Hong Son Province, Kayan Girl, 2008, IMG_3794 - Another view of the same girl shows arm bands and more of the clothing. She was like something out of an ancient fairy tale, with a persona to captivate.
USA, Guam, Native Poster
Thailand, Nakhon Sawan Prov, Apple Stand
Thailand, Nakhon Nayok Prov, Temple Detail
Atlantic Ocean, Dolphins, 2006 - During a ceremony celebrating the crossing of the equator, during which a proxy for Neptune puts neophytes through initiation rites, a group of about a hundred dolphins appeared off the starboard side of the Alexey Maryshev. Here, four of them play in the swells.
Lithuania, Vilnius, Figurines In Window -
Papua New Guinea, Jeff Shea Doing Handstand At Strickland Gorge, 1983 - In jubilation, having reached the eastern crest of the Strickland Gorge, I did a handstand!
Turkey, Hakkari Province, Kurdish Protest Dance In Cukorce
Thailand, Nakhon Si Thammarat Prov, Boat Flags