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
Azerbaijan, Ismayilli Prov, Fiery Trees
UK, Denbighshire Prov, Rainbow Fence
Iran, Mosque, 1984 - I was amazed by the tile work and architecture in Esfahan, Iran.
Thailand, Ranong Prov, Passenger Boat
Taiwan, Penghu Prov, Stone House Painting Laurel Hardy - The cultures of the world amalgamate. Some anthropologists celebrate in this. Sentimentalists, such as I, feel sad over the intrusion of my own culture into that of others.
Azerbaijan, Baki Prov, Maiden Castle - I went out at night to take a walk. Fascinated by this old castle, I tried to take a photo of it that offered a new perspective.
Slovenia, Smarje Pri Jelsah Prov, Wedding Cars
South Sandwich Is, Penguin Leaping On To Iceberg, 2006 - After nearly all the other penguins made it onto the iceberg, the penguin shown in mid-air attempted to leap five times its height on to the iceberg.
Rajasthani Water Pipe, 1984
Illustration of Rajasthani Water Pipe - (Illustration by Mike Taylor based on description by Jeff Shea)
Papua New Guinea, Jeff Shea Crossing Stream To Kutubu, 1983 - Here, I cross a stream on the way to Lake Kutubu. These types of stream crossings were common.