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
Azerbaijan, Ali Bayramli Prov, First World War Monument
UK, St Helens Prov, Double Rainbow
Vietnam, Soc Trang Prov, Buddha Sleeping -
Slovenia, Trebnje Prov, Village Scene
Slovenia, Hrpelje-Kozina Prov, Insect On Grass Blade
Portugal, Azores, Children, 2000 - Children are the same everywhere.
Lithuania, Panevezio Prov, Field And Hay -
Uganda, Jeff Shea in Ruwenzoris, 1984 - In this photograph, i am walking out of the Ruwenzoris after six days of hiking and a failed attempt to reach Point Margherita, the highest peak in the mountain range. On September 28, 1984 at Ejuku Hut (3962 m) I wrote, "Stoned out of my head here in the most incredible landscape imaginable. Forests of giant groundsels cling (above 12,000 ft.) to soaring peaks. Mist moves in and out of the valleys, thunder occasionally dominates the audible spectrum. Rushing water, waterfalls and creeks crash through valleys."
N Ireland, Carrickfergus Prov, Castle
Thailand, Mae Hong Son Prov, Stuck Fly