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
Poised, 2000
Norway, Svalbard, Longyearbyen, Skyline, 2007 - The first time I went to Longyearbyen, I came and went without any real understanding of the wonders of Spitsbergen. The second time I went there, I camped by the airport. Even close to town, I learned there was a lot of wildlife. Later, flying over west Svalbard, I was amazed at the stunning landscape, as you can see in other photos in this section. This photograph was taken from near the old mill on the road to the camping site.
Sapa Girl named Ha, 2008 Vietnam, Lal Cao Province, Sapa Worldwide Photo Project - Vietnam
Ireland, Clare Prov, Field
Cambodia, Prey Veaeng Prov, Country Arch
Slovenia, Bled Prov, Mountain Village At Dusk
Thailand, Ranong Prov, Street Sweeper
Cambodia, Svaay Rieng Prov, Young Lady
Three Women Pounding Millet, 1987
Ivory Coast - 6x6cm film
“Good work is not about money, it is about respect and love.”
Uganda, Jeff Shea And Guide In Ruwenzori Mountains, 1984 - I stand with my guide. We were unsuccessful in climbing to Pic Marguerite, the highest point in the Ruwenzori Range.