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
China, Beijing, Beijing Opera, 1993 - I used to go to the Beijing Opera at the Bei Wei hotel behind Tiananmen Square when I was courting Joy Kong. It was geared for tourists, so it was more acrobatic than verbal. It was fantastic. I remember the Monkey King.
Thailand, Yasothon Prov, East Meets West
UK, Devon Prov, Pastoral Scene
DK, Greenland, Euro-American North Greenland Expedition Members, 2007, IMG_4295 - Every expedition has the requisite group photo. Here we stand with the Explorers Club flag. Left to right from this perspective, Holly Wenger, Dennis Schmitt (leader, holding flag), myself - Jeff Shea, Steve Kabala, John Richardson and Bob Mittleman.
Myanmar, Mandalay Prov, Bagan Wagon On Bridge
Thailand, Nakhon Pathom Province, Temple, 2008, IMG_3016 - The temples of Thailand are everywhere and many spectacular.
Cambodia, Preah Vihear Prov, Houses
Slovenia, Ribnica Prov, Spoon Sign
Slovenia, Zetale Prov, Village
Slovenia, Ruse Prov, Landscape