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, Komenda Prov, Horse
Philippines, Mountain Prov, Bay-Yo Rice Terraces
Kazakhstan, Jeff Shea On Tibet 98 Expedition, 1998 - Here, I 'horse around' during a break on our travels across Russia and Kazakhstan. We were on our way to China and Tibet. In 1998, our expedition was self-financed; we bought two Russian Lada 4-wheel drives. We drove all the way to Rongbuk base camp at the foot of Mount Everest, at a height of approximately 17,000 feet. Lada was so pleased, they made three special 4-wheel drives for our expedition the following year. In 1999, we drove to a height of 18,781 feet on a mountain in Tibet.
Cambodia, Krong Kaeb Prov, Strange Tree Fruit
Argentina, Aconcagua, 1993 - This is a view up the rocky crags on Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Americas. The route starts in the Horcones Valley. After a 25 mile walk, the climb up the mountain begins.
Thailand, Amnat Charoen Prov, Little Shrine
Tanzania, Jeff Shea On Bus, 1984 - Gabrielle and I traveled by bus, riverboat, dhow, train, airplane and on foot. Here, I relax on a bus, studying my map of Africa.
USA, Arizona Prov, Canyon De Chelly Snowfall
Slovenia, Bohinj Prov, Rushing Water
Slovenia, Piran Prov, Coastal City