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
Myanmar, Kachin Prov, Hillside Scene
Chile, Antofagasta Prov, Flamencos Aguas Calientes
Cambodia, Rotanak Kiri Prov, Walking Girl
Pacific Ocean, Jeff Shea with Mahi Mahi, 1982 - On my voyage across the Pacific Ocean in 1982 in Boysie Day's 41-foot ketch, we used rags, a three-pronged hook and surveyor's tape to catch Mahi Mahi off the stern. As Boysie said repeatedly, "Mahi Mahi is one of the best eating fish there is." In this photograph I hold on to a large Mahi Mahi. Kelly Soma, our cook, fixed it for lunch; Kelly and I fell in love on the boat.
Azerbaijan, Mingacevir Prov, Lake And Mountains
Turkey, Cappadocia, Gnome Caps, 1984 - Cappadocia in Turkey was one of the most interesting places I ever visited. Over 150 churches have been built into the fairy-tale like pinnacles.
Notice the intricate work on the door. It would be nice if these traditions were maintained.
Slovenia, Hrpelje-Kozina Province, Bee In Flower, 2006, IMG_6961 - A bee suspended, body motionless, wings buzzing, collecting nectar.
PH, Benguet Province, Igorot Man, 2008, IMG_2378r1 - The igorot are the original people of Baguio in Banguet Province, in the mountains of Luzon. Now, the culture is virtually gone, replaced by modernism. 
Myanmar, Kachin Prov, River Temple Scene