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
Turkey, Tunceli Prov, Night Lights
UK, Kingston upon Thames (London) Prov, Touchdown
Papua New Guinea, Dapper Wigman Back, 1983 - This man is wearing a Hornbill beak necklace (customarily worn on the back), dotted cuscus (possum) fur headband, Red-Plumed Bird of Paradise feathers on top, arse grass, leg bands, and, of course, an umbrella.
Azerbaijan, Qax Prov, Umbrella
Bangladesh, Sylhet Prov, Street Market
Slovenia, Ribnica Na Pohorju Prov, Man With Beer
Estonia, Saaramae Prov, Dragonfly -
Vietnam, BinhPhuoc Prov, Statue
Niger, Niamey, Clothes Washer On Niger River, 1988 - I ran out of money in Niamey and could not return home till help arrived! So, I spent many days wandering around the dusty streets. I crossed a bridge one morning and looked down to see this man laying out clothes to dry. It was an interesting concept to lay out clothes rather than hang them on a line. In this very hot place, it worked well.
PNG, Vista Crest After Wabia, 1983 - Walking in the dense rain forests of New Guinea's Highlands, there are usually few if no views at all. Here, we reached the crest of the trail and could catch a glimpse of the surrounding countryside.