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
Tanzania, Poached Elephant Carcass, 1984 - This is a sad reminder of the ivory trade's devastation on the elephant population in Africa. The poachers cut out the tusks and left this carcass to rot.
Slovenia, Sentjur Pri Celju Prov, Wall Inset
Cambodia, Otdar Mean Chey Prov, Statue With Arrows
Slovenia, Scrap Metal, 2006 - There was a pile of scrap metal on the side of the rail tracks. It looked rather picturesque to me.
Slovenia, Brda Prov, Countryside
Cambodia, Banteay Mean Chey Prov, Backlit Tree
USA, Wake Island, Aerial View Island
Slovenia, Slovenj Gradec Prov, Church On Hill
China, Shanghai, Country Girl In Big City, 1995 - June, the young woman in the photograph, hailed from a factory in Anhui Province. She was typical of so many Chinese migrating to the big city to find their calling and their fortune. She was a lovely woman, with a certain innocence and a gorgeous body.
Atacama Map Route, 2012
Chile, Antofagasta Province (Región)
This map shows my route across the Atacama Desert in 2012. Writer/Journalist John H. Richardson accompanied me as far as Camp 9.