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
Azerbaijan, Baki Prov, Ancient Building
Papua New Guinea, Hut, 1983 - The roof of this low-lying hut is covered using the bark of trees.
UK, Wrexham Prov, Wall
Turkey, Istanbul Prov, The Tea Kettle Of Saniye
Papua New Guinea, Jeff Shea On Raft On Sepik, 1983 - Standing at the helm of the raft allowed me to steer it by paddling, pole our way out of shallows or push it away from overhanging obstacles.
Bangladesh, Mymensingh Prov, Shredder
Slovenia, Ilirska Bistrica Prov, Landscape
Slovenia, Divaca Prov, Railroad Yard
Turkey, Sakarya Prov, Landscape
An excerpt from my 2013 “Paragua River Expedition” Explorers Club Report. At the time of this printing, the 2014 report has not yet been published.