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
Philippines, Romblon Prov, Romblon House
Solomon Islands, Kwaio Cats, 1983 - This cat luxuriates in the sun while her kittens enjoy the warmth of their mother.
Slovenia, Krsko Prov, Broken Window
Slovenia, Sentjernej Prov, Farm
Turkey, Sanliurfa Prov, Cart And Car
Er Che Du Ma eventually left her small village near Moshuo Lake on the border between Sichuan and Yunnan provinces in China for school in the big city of Kunming. In the time of her grandmother, the women did not marry and were the landowners.
Argentina, Jujuy Prov, Horse
Turkey, Diyarbakir Prov, Landscape
Nepal, Jeff Shea on the Summit of Island Peak, 1983 - In this photograph I revel in the accomplishment of reaching 20,000 feet for the first time. I celebrated by smoking a joint of ganja (marijuana). The truly fantastic thing here is the vast range of peaks behind me.
Azerbaijan, Masalli Prov, Fruit Stand