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
Cambodia, Krong Kaeb Prov, Statue
Cambodia, Phnom Penh Prov, Mekong Morning
Azerbaijan, Ganca Prov, City Wall
Latvia, Preilu Prov, Industry -
Vietnam, Tuyen Quang Prov, Night Salon
Philippines, Bataan Province, Umbrella Girl, 2007
Seram, Suku Terasing, Lubai, 2006 - In Indonesian, the term "Suku Terasing" roughly means the "lost tribe." We waited for days to make contact with them. At first, they refused to allow photographs, but then they agreed to one. One turned into many. I was disappointed that they wore normal clothes. But there was something different about them. They lived away from contact with the government in north central Seram in the Seti area. I found out after a week there that the topographic maps available - the only ones I found were on the internet - were completely unreliable. Before I was allowed to communicate with this group, we had to have a ceremony of eating beetlenut. 
India, Darjeeling, Kanchenjunga, 1984 - Kanchenjunga, roughly translated as "Five Treasures of the Snow", is the third highest mountain in the world. This photograph was taken from Darjeeling, which appears in the foreground.
Thailand, Roi Et Prov, Statue
Cambodia, Pousaat Prov, Buddha