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
Bismarck Archipelago, Jeff Shea With Panguna Copper Mine Truck, Bougainville, 1983 - The amazing size of these trucks in the copper mine at Panguna is illustrated by this photo. I am 5' 10" and barely reached the center of the wheel!
India, Calcutta, Scorpions, 1984 - On the streets of Calcutta, some men kept these scorpions in baskets. I assume they were for sale, possibly for some purpose, though I cannot imagine what for.
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Farmers Hat
Philippines, Kalinga Prov, Tree And Car
IN, Maluku Province, Seram, Insect, 2007, IMG_1071 - This surreal and utterly fantastic insect attracted my eye, sitting on the slender branch of a bush. The photograph is hand held using a Canon xTi digital camera.
Slovenia, Loski Potok Prov, Village
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Roundabout Bridge
Thailand, Sa Kaeo Prov, Cane Worker
Vietnam, TienGiang Prov, BreadBaked
N Ireland, Moyle Prov, Rocky Shore