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
Papua New Guinea, Long Houses, Lake Kutubu, 1983 - In a 'primitive' village, a child has the equivalent of fifty aunts and uncles. Although it was hard to have privacy, still, a person seldom felt alone. This village is near Lake Kutubu, New Guinea Highlands.
Vietnam, Thua Thien-Hue Prov, Night Shrine
Bangladesh, Moulvibazar Prov, Man Vendor
Pastel Terrain, 2010
Chile, Antofagasta Province (Región)
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Farmers Detail
Palestine, Jeff Shea Writing Love Letter While Floating In Dead Sea, 1984 - I was impressed by the fact I could float effortlessly in the Dead Sea because of the heavy salt content. I wrote a love letter laying on my back, supported only be the density of the salt water. Eighteen years later I went to Lake Asal in Djibouti, which is even saltier and provided even more buoyancy!
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Azerbaijan, Shaki (SAK) Prov, Landscape
Slovenia, Ljubno Prov, Cloudy Mountain
As we sped away from Bouvet Island after an exciting visit, the sky took on a lustrous light. Not only were we fortunate enough to land, but we were also the lucky beneficiaries of some beautiful panoramas of this, the world's most remote. Bouvet is one of the most forbidding islands in the world. - March 10, 2006
Slept in ship off the coast of Bouvet Island
Today was one of the best days of my life. In the morning we approached Bouvet. We anchored off the beach about 3/4 mile. Many of us were on the upper deck or at the stern, taking photographs and video. The island was quite clearly visible, though the peaks were covered with clouds. Jan announced we'd have a short lunch. He drew names for the first and second Zodiacs from a cup. Mine was on neither of them. So, before he had finished, I rushed upstairs and packed in a panic. I was out the door, forgot something, went back in, then raced downstairs. I was third in line for the third Zodiac. It went quickly. Soon, we were down the gangway and onto the Zodiac. I shot videos the whole way in. I was advised to put away my video camera, but I said that I did not care. I wanted to film it to the beach. The landing was easy! My feet were on Bouvet. It was a thrill. (Continued on record for photo, “Bouvet, Zodiac Attempt to Depart, 2006.) 
Estonia, Laanemaa Prov, Sea Sky -