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
Greenland, North Greenland ,Team On Way To Stray Dog West, 2007 - The date is July 12, 2007. Dennis Schmitt's team ventures out onto the sea ice just off the northernmost coast in the world, Cape Morris Jessup, in far northern Greenland. I stay back. I am the team photographer. That day we set foot on the "new northernmost point of land in the world", which we dub "Stray Dog West." This photograph appeared in Esquire in October 2007 (IMG_4196r2)
Ireland, Monaghan Prov, School Girls
Slovenia, Borovnica Prov, Grout
Cambodia, Otdar Mean Chey Prov, Loading The Truck
Taiwan, Taoyuan Prov, Fiberglass Worker
Egypt, Luxor Statue, 1984 - Luxor, Egypt constitutes one of the most fantastic temple complexes in the world not only because of the beauty of the craftsmanship but also because of the sheer size of the works or art, such as is exhibited in this statue. Deep religious meaning permeates the art of ancient Egypt.
Slovenia, Cankova Province, Procession, 2006, IMG_5056 - The clergy and the firefighters in a procession.
Thailand, Mae Hong Son Prov, Tribesperson
Laos, Phongsali Prov, Sisters
China, Expedition At Lake, 1998 - When we came up from the Kazakhstan-Chinese border climbing to plateau on the way to Urumqi, we spent the night at this wonderful lake. We were on our way to Everest Base camp from St. Petersburg, Russia. This is a photo of the expedition Tibet 98. One of our member went scuba diving in the lake.