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
Thailand, Lampang Prov, Treed Landscape
Slovenia, Cerknica Prov, Wheelbarrow
Cambodia, Krong Pailin Prov, Chess Move
Slovenia, Prebold Prov, Woman On Bike
Turkey, Artvin Prov, Dam
Thailand, Nakhon Ratchasima Prov, Buddha
Myanmar, Bago Prov, Walking To School
Iraq, Marsh House, 2002 - In our eight days in Iraq, six months before the American invasion in 2003, we saw this traditional Marsh Arab house. We were on our way from Basra to Baghdad. I felt fortunate to see this exquisite example of construction from natural materials. It reminded me of Wilfred Thesiger, the author of The Marsh Arabs, famed British explorer who traveled across the Empty Quarter of Saudi Arabia.
Cambodia, Preah Vihear Prov, Touching Hair
UK, Neath Port Talbot Prov, Waterside Industry