This website illuminates my life and adventures. My longing for freedom has led me to over 2450 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
Myanmar, Bago Prov, Workers
UK, Swansea Prov, Clock
Cambodia, Kracheh Prov, Woman
Japan, Hozanji Temple, 1991 - In my first visit to Japan, Megumi, a housewife whom I met at a train station, took me to Jewel Mountain Temple, Hozanji, in Ikoma, in the vicinity of Nara. The day was misty. When I saw this scene, I was overwhelmed by the beauty. I set my tripod at its maximum extension and took this color transparency with my 4x5 camera.
Turkey, Nevsehir Prov, Pillar
Slovenia, Brezice Prov, Farm Village
UK, Calderdale Prov, Village Called Shelf
Papua New Guinea, Pandanus, 1983 - The pandanus grows wild in New Guinea. In addition to its use as a food source, there are those who claim its extract has medicinal qualities.
Slovenia, Vrhnika Prov, Building Reflection
Thailand, Chumphon Prov, Elephant and Rider