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
Slovenia, Koper Prov, City On Water
Thailand, Phetchaburi Prov, Leaving Port
Bangladesh, Sherpur Prov, Sale Fish
Papua New Guinea, Hut, 1983 - The roof of this low-lying hut is covered using the bark of trees.
Vietnam, Bac Giang Prov, Wood Cart
Slovenia, Vipava Prov, Fallen Daisies
PNG, First Moments On Raft, Wara Wagi, 1983 - Sam, the villager from Ok Esai who built the raft that I used to travel down the Sepik, accompanied me down the first streches of the river to Frieda Strip, a landing area on the Frieda River for a geologic mining company. After that Sam walked back. This photo was taken in fhe first few minutes of a 10-day raft trip that started on the Wara Wagi (Wagi River) to the Frieda River and finally to the Sepik, Papua New Guinea's main river in the northern watershed.
Thailand, Chachoengsao Prov, Temple Detail
Ecuador, Jeff Shea And Santo Domingo De Los Colorados Indians, 1979 - The Indians of Santo Domingo De Los Colorados had interesting customs, as is evidenced by the man's hair on the left. The Indians come to market in Otavalo, 129 km from Quito. This photograph was taken of me with the first camera I ever traveled with, a second-hand Kodak instamatic using 110 film. Twenty-seven years later, I scanned it and had it touched up. 
Turkey, Ankara Prov, Housing Development