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
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China Xizang (Tibet) Prov, Jeff Shea Everest Summit May 24, 1995 9a.m.
Western Sahara, El Layoune, SatelliteDishes, 2000 - This is the cityscape of El Layoune, Western Sahara. I was amazed by the number of satellite dishes.
N Ireland, Down Prov, Mansion Close
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.
Slovenia, Trzic Prov, Horse Tail
Cambodia, Svaay Rieng Prov, Jars
Papua New Guinea, Huli Dancers Back, 1983 - These men wear their bilums, or bags made from the bark of the 'tulip tree', while they dance. They wear belts of bamboo or vine around their waists, then stuff leaves in between the belts and their bodies. This 'skirt' is known as 'arse grass.'
Papua New Guinea, Jeff Shea To Kutubu, Exhausted, 1983 - I stand exhausted on my first bush hike during a long day on the way to Lake Kutubu.
Slovenia, Vransko Prov, Working Together
Myanmar, Unknown Prov, Water Scene