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
Touareg Woman with Children, 1987 Mali, Mopti area - 6x6cm West Africa 1987
USA, Three Guys Top Golden Gate Bridge, 1980 - I stand in the middle. The two guys we met up top are on either side of me. Jeff Clymer snapped the photo.
Morocco, Marrakech Express, 1988 - I was always enamored of the idea of riding on the Marrakech Express, inspired by the song of the same name by Crosby, Still and Nash.
Thailand, Krabi Prov, Hua Hin Beach
Bakery Cashier, 2002
Afghanistan, Kabul Province (Wilayat) - 35mm film
Myanmar, Magway Prov, Water For Worshippers -
Papua New Guinea, Jeff Shea On Mt Wilhelm Summit, 1983 - I climbed Mt. Wilhelm at night so that I could be on top for the dawn. I got lost on the way, but I managed to reach the summit as the sun rose above the horizon. The sensation of being on the summit instilled in me a love of mountain climbing.
Vietnam, Ben Tre Prov, Candy Factory
Turkey, Afyon Prov, Mosque
PH, Compostela Valley Province, Flower, 2008, IMG_1430 - This unusual flower can be found in three colors, pink, orange and red.