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
PH, Compostela Valley Province, Banana Leaf, 2008, IMG_1329 - Art can be found in the simplest things. Life is living art.
Slovenia, Trnovska Vas Province
, Old Woman Roasting Giant Marshmallows, 2006 - I could not help but notice the likeness of this woman with hay bales as a Lilliiputian roasting giant marshmallows.
Thailand, Udon Thani Prov, Temple Figurines
Turkey, Eskisehir Prov, Landscape
Bangladesh, Habiganj Prov, Field worker
PNG, Jeff Shea In Waterfall, 1983 - This photograph was taken during the walk from Wabia to Top Camp deep in the forest of New Guinea's Highlands. One memorable feature of bush walking in New Guinea is water. There was plenty of it. There was a lot of rain, and you can drink from every stream without fear of sickness: at least in 1983 when this photograph was taken.
Azerbaijan, Absheron Rayon, Absheron Man
Bouvet, Zodiac 7 Life Jackets Incapacitate Passengers, 2006 - The loose life jackets open above the head, preventing the passengers from seeing.
Slovenia, Bled Prov, Clarinets
Slovenia, Osilnica Prov, Countryside