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, Corum Prov, Night Onion Vendor
Turkey, Bitlis Prov, TugrulbeyCami-i
Papua New Guinea, Bamboo And Pandanus, 1983 - The villagers filled the green bamboo in this photograph with sago paste. The red pandanus grows wild in New Guinea. Pandanus is remarkable for its color, and it is used for nutrition, but it has little taste.
Nepal, Festival of Holi, Girls Block Bus, 1984 - During the Festival of Holi, or Festival of Colors, in India/Nepal, children can even stop commercial buses such as this one. It is all part of the fun and games. Youngsters march in gangs with color bombs. Victims beware! It is all good fun.
Vietnam, BinhDuong Prov, Hammocks
Estonia, Vorumaa Prov, Lounge Chair -
Myanmar, Ayeyarwady Prov, Baby Portrait
Chile, Antofagasta Prov, Jeff Shea Begins Walk Over Altiplano
Close-up of Tiger Heron at Jaguar Falls, 2014
Venezuela, Bolivar Province (State)
It took me a half hour to stalk this bird in order to photograph it, as I only had a 24-120 mm lens. I crawled over rocks, stopping frequently, until I was within about 20 meters of it.
Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, Vendor, 2007 -