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, Sentjur Prov, Five Petaled Flower
Thailand, Loei Prov, Chiang Khan Housefront
Thailand, Mae Hong Son Province, Kayan Woman, 2008, IMG_3613 - This Karen woman effuses a graceful spirit.
Slovenia, Radovljica Prov, Sitters
Slovakia, Spisske Hrad (Spis Castle), 1997 - Spis is the largest fortified castle in Central Europe. I just stumbled upon it as my then-girlfriend Paula Nguyen of Australia and I drove around Eastern Europe. Sighting it with no idea as to what it was filled me with excitement. It was magnificent. Sometimes not knowing about a country prior to going there makes it more exciting - the discoveries you make feel more personal.
Slovenia, Kanal Prov, Flowerpot
Philippines, Bulacan Prov, Candy Wrapper Window
Lithuania, Siauliu Prov, Landscape With Birds -
Laos, Sekong Prov, Waterfall
Lesotho, Land Rover At River, 2000 - I drove nearly 10,000 kilometers through Southern Africa and the Central African Republic in the year 2000. On one leg of the journey, we used this Land Rover with a tent on top. Here, we fixed morning breakfast near the side of a stream in Lesotho.