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
Vietnam, Long An Prov, River Houses
France, Carcassonne, 2003 - When I saw Carcassonne for the first time, I was amazed. I stopped at the foot of a bridge to take this photograph. Carcassonne is most probably the most well-preserved, functioning medieval city in the world. Even though I had traveled for thirty years, I didn't know Carcassonne even existed till 2003. This reinforced my belief that the world is immense and there is no way to even approach seeing it all.
PH, Pampanga Province, Traffic Cop, 2008, IMG_1610r0a - I was impressed by this traffic cop in the Philippines. He performed his work like a ballet. A Jeepney passes by him.
Turkey, Kirsehir Prov, Landscape
Slovenia, Ljubljana Prov, Busker
Indonesia, Sumatera Selatan Prov, Owl Eyes
Salar de Aguas Calientes, 2010 Chile, Antofagasta Province (Región)
Cambodia, Kampong Spueu Prov, Fire
Azerbaijan, Fuzuli Prov, Crushed Fox
Vietnam, Khanh Hoa Prov, Nha Trang Beach