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
Cambodia, Kandaal Prov, Girls In Truck
Korea-South, Jejudo Province, Cheju Do, Harubang, 1992 - The island of Cheju-do in southern South Korea is the home of the harubang, or ancestral 'grandfather' figure. They are found in many places, some quite old. The island is a favorite for honeymooners, and there is no doubt why. It is interesting scenically and culturally.
Turkey, Tokat Prov, Country Scene
Nepal, Eden Hashish Centre, 1983 - This poster was made in 1973. I bought it in 1984. The Eden Hashish Shop was no longer in business, a casualty of a growing international consensus against marijuana. Still, in 1984 in Jaipur, India, marijuana, hashish and even opium were sold openly in the streets. I was told that the vendors of these materials were authorized by the government.
Slovenia, Dravograd Prov, Insect In Flower
Slovenia, Komen Prov, Village
Azerbaijan, Dashkasan Prov, Throwing Out The Trash
Uganda, Jeff Shea in Ruwenzoris, 1984 - In this photograph, i am walking out of the Ruwenzoris after six days of hiking and a failed attempt to reach Point Margherita, the highest peak in the mountain range. On September 28, 1984 at Ejuku Hut (3962 m) I wrote, "Stoned out of my head here in the most incredible landscape imaginable. Forests of giant groundsels cling (above 12,000 ft.) to soaring peaks. Mist moves in and out of the valleys, thunder occasionally dominates the audible spectrum. Rushing water, waterfalls and creeks crash through valleys."
Thailand, Rayong Prov, Temple
Cambodia, Phnom Penh Prov, Standing Buddhas