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
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.
Slovenia, Bistrica ob Sotli Prov, Distant Church
Turkey, Rize Prov, Umbrellas
Slovenia, Solcava Prov, Mountain House
Azerbaijan, Baki Prov, Castle Walls
Slovenia, Sevnica Prov, House Reflection
UK, North Lincolnshire Prov, Fish Shop Out Of Back Of Van
Bangladesh, Narsingdi Prov, Woman Traditional Dress
Vietnam, An Giang Prov, Tricycle Driver
Papua New Guinea, Map of Trek, 1983 - The loop at the bottom center shows the hike to Lake Kutubu. To the left center, there is a hash mark, indicating Lake Kopiago. From there I traveled twenty-nine days on foot to Ok Esai, a tributary to the Frieda River. This is shown on the upper left by a another hash mark. From there, I rode on a bush raft made of logs and tied together with jungle vine (canta), down the Frieda River to the Sepik, and down the Sepik to the village of Ambunti, another ten days. The straight line at the top left of the map going north indicates the road to Wewak.