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
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Palestine, Bethlehem, Church of the Nativity Rabbis
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Tibet, Shigatse Buddha, 1998 - In the monastery in Shigatse, Tibet, there is an enormous golden buddha. it is spectacular to behold! I visited this monastery for the second time three years after my Everest climb, on the way to Everest Base Camp, having driven with my Russian team all the way from St. Petersburg, Russia.
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Slovenia, Hoce Slivnica Prov, Clock Tower
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Vietnam, Lao Cai Prov, Terraces
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Myanmar, Shan Prov, Pink Carriage
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Thailand, Pathum Thani Prov, Empty Billboard
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Slovenia, Novo Mesto Prov, Riverside Houses
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Aland Islands, Houses, 2000 - The Aland Island are a quiet place off the coast of Finland. They are considered a separate country by the Travelers Century Club. The capital is Mariehamm. Small ferries transport cars from one of the small islands to the next.
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Azerbaijan, Yevlax (AZ-YEV) Prov, Landscape
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Papua New Guinea, Mumu Preparation, 1983 - Mumu, the traditional form of cooking, is prepared. Rocks are made hot in a fire then laid in a hole. A bed of banana leaves is placed over the rocks. Pork and vegetables are placed on top of the leaves. Then more leaves are placed on top, covering the food. Here, coconut milk is poured over the top leaves. Earth is placed on top of the leaves. The food is thereby steamed by the action of the heated coconut milk.