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
N Ireland, North Down Prov, Village
Turkey, Malatya Prov, Landscape
Papua New Guinea, Sam With New Raft, 1983 - Sam was a native of Ok Esai, a village near the Frieda River. I was told that the men of Ok Esai knew how to build rafts. True to their reputation, Sam went into the forest with an ax and rode up an hour or so later on this raft.
UK, Conwy Prov, Country Scene
Vietnam, TienGiang Prov, BoatHouseScene
Original cassette on which “I Want You By My Side” was recorded USA, California Province (State), San Francisco
N Ireland, Ards Prov, Houses
Taiwan, Kaohsiung County Prov, Rifinery Stacks
Vietnam, Tay Ninh Prov, Noodle Dinner
Romania, Young Man In Doorway, 1997 - I walked across much of Transylvania. It was somewhat like walking into the past. The people lived simply. The land was rolling and beautiful. I traveled with a light pack, about 15 pounds, which included a Rolleiflex that I'd bought in Munich. The people all over the countryside were cooperative with my efforts to photograph them.