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
Bangladesh, Sherpur Prov, River Boats
Slovenia, Polzela Prov, Insect In Flower
Greenland, Warming Island, off coast of Liverpool Land, Sunset On Pyramid Of Middle Finger, 2006 - The pyramid shown in the right of the photograph is the top of the middle finger of Warming Island. This photograph looks north from our camp.
Slovenia, Sentjur Prov, Loving Husband Gathers Boquet
Slovenia, Kidricevo Prov, Bottle Propeller
Turkey, Balikesir Province, Bee
Cambodia, Kampong Thum Prov, Duck Cooker
Girl In Doorway, Tibet, 1995 - This girl lived not far from Xegar in Tibet. Three years after I took this photograph, I brought large black and white prints back and gave them to her. She was already married and had children.
Slovenia, Krizevci Prov, Tractor, 2006 - The Slovenes are hard-working people. I am one of them. My grandfather came from Slovenia in 1898 at the age of twelve, when it was still part of Austria. Going through all 193 Slovenian provinces gave me an insight into the basis for the character of my grandfather and grandmother (whose parents were born in Slovenia), who were remarkable examples of pure good.
Bangladesh, Sunamganj Prov, Woman Walking -