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
Slovenia, Kocevje Prov, Hay Balls
Papua New Guinea, Koroba, Two Wigmen, 1983 - The man on the left plays the Koroba Flute. They said it was used to attract girls. They also used it to amuse themselves while they walked, to avoid boredom. These men are examples of how fit most of the men are. Only the very elderly seemed debilitated. Most men were very strong as a result of constantly walking up and down the incredibly difficult topography of the Highlands of New Guinea. Their toes are splayed out. At first I thought their feet looked odd. Later, I realized that it was my feet that were unnatural, a result of wearing shoes. Their feet were how feet are supposed to be.
Cheetahs Feeding on Wildebeest, 1984 Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater - 35mm film Around the World 1982-1984 - Tanzania
Papua New Guinea, Jeff Shea Doing Handstand At Strickland Gorge, 1983 - In jubilation, having reached the eastern crest of the Strickland Gorge, I did a handstand!
N Ireland, Limavady Prov, Countryside
Turkey, Afyon Prov, Mosque
Turkey, Diyarbakir Prov, Fields
USA, Jeff Shea at Burney Falls, 2001 - There is a little-known waterfall just south of Mt. Shasta in California known as Burney Falls. Here, I exalt in the sun.
Slovenia, Postojna Prov, Yellow Flowers
Slovenia, Hrpelje-Kozina Prov, Insect On Flower Closeup2