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
Slovenia, Krsko Prov, River At Dark
Bangladesh, Sylhet Prov, Fabric Detail
Vietnam, Phu Tho Prov, Night River
Philippines-Pampanga - Awning, 2007 - If you look at the world through the eyes that you have been taught to judge things by, this old ragged awning might seem a shame. But if you look at the world through eyes that see the world without judgement, like a child, this old ragged awning becomes something of beauty. Ruth Bernhard said to me to wake up every morning and see the world as if you are seeing it for the first time.
Cambodia, Preah Vihear Prov, Treed Road
Myanmar, Kachin Prov, Street Scene
Turkey, Bayburt Prov, Three Women
Slovenia, Horjul Prov, Church
Jeff Shea On Bed With Guitar At Nyandarua Hotel, 1984 Kenya, Nairobi Province - 35mm film - Photo by Gabrielle Faire Around the World 1982-1984 - Kenya
Azerbaijan, Qabala Prov, Shop Keeper