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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Slovenia, Brezovica Prov, Table Float
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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.
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Rock Ptarmigan [Lagopus mutus], 2007 North Greenland, Bliss Bugt
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Bangladesh, Kishorenganj Prov, Loading Boat Scene
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UK, Salford Prov, Street Corner
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Argentina, Jujuy Prov, Trail On The Way To Warai Wasi
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Nepal, Porters, 1983 - This photo, taken on my walk back from Lukla to Jiri, depicts the life of the porters in Nepal. Unlike Sherpas basking in the glory of Everest expeditions, the common porter's life is a hard one, with poor pay and long hours of back-breaking work.
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Myanmar, Shan Prov, The Golden Train
This train goes over a large gorge like in the Wild West (USA) movies. It's a great ride!
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Cambodia, Kampong Chaam Prov, Lotus Flower