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Jennifer (aka Dr. J)
@jennski.bsky.social
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Director, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud, and Technical Infrastructure Education at Google. World Traveler and lover of quality doors. Ph.D. Scientist (once-upon-a-time). More at: https://doors.sidewalksafari.com and https://travel.sidewalksafari.com
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Jennifer (aka Dr. J) @jennski.bsky.social · Aug 31
Love to travel? 🌍 My motto: "Work to Live, Live to Travel, Travel for Work" is your blueprint! Explore expat life, workcations, bleisure trips, vacations, sabbaticals & more

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#PartTimeTravel #ExpatLife #Travel
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The Azores: Portugal's Atlantic Paradise - Weatherproof Adventures
The Azores: Portugal's Atlantic Paradise - Weatherproof Adventures
Discover the unique and unspoiled beauty of the Azores, no matter the forecast! This Storyboard provides tips and itineraries for experiencing the archipelago's stunning landscapes, geothermal wonders,...
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December 5, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Introducing the December 2025 #Door of the Month. I spotted this #Christmas gem on a trip to one of the best cities in Europe for elegant door decor. Can you guess where I found this beauty?

Take a guess and then open the post to see if you are right...
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#Doors #Travel #DailyDoor
Vertical close-up of a black London Christmas door ("No. 10") framed by a lush garland of red poppies and gold ornaments, featuring a matching wreath with a red velvet bow.
December 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Cast your vote for my Doors, Glorious Doors community choice door of the week ⬇️

This week's theme is: Iberian Christmas Tree Doors

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#Christmas #Spain #Portugal

#DailyDoor #Travel #NoContextDoors #Door #Doors
A pair of open, grid-paned wooden doors under an arched stone frame in Cádiz, leading into a lobby where a large, decorated Christmas tree doors is visible. A dark, geometric Iberian Christmas door in Seville, framed by two white columns and several festive Christmas tree doors against a vibrant orange wall, showcasing Spanish Christmas decor. An elegant interior shot of the Palácio de Estoi, featuring a white paneled door partially obscured by a decorated Christmas tree.
December 3, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Thanks to all who voted!

Find out which door was crowned Door of the Week. The theme was The Doors of Old Town Warsaw

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#dailydoor #travel #travelphotography #photography #doors #NoContextDoors
A collage consisting of three vertical panels showing ornate, historic metal doors. * **Left:** A dark grey door with large, scroll-work metal straps forming an X-shape, set within a rusticated stone frame and topped with a decorative semi-circular window and painted arch. * **Center:** A black iron door featuring a studded diamond lattice pattern and a central knocker, framed by light stone and surmounted by an exposed red brick arch. * **Right:** A dark metal door with a small, repetitive diamond pattern set into a heavy beige stone archway on a yellow wall, with a frieze of white sculpted cherubs visible at the top.
December 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Cast your vote for my Doors, Glorious Doors community choice door of the week ⬇️

This week's theme is: The Doors of Old Town Warsaw

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#Warsaw #Poland

#DailyDoor #Travel #NoContextDoors #Door #Doors
A dark wrought-iron historic Polish door set in a light stone archway against a yellow wall with repeating geometric fresco patterns, beside a public trash receptacle. A deeply recessed, dark metal door with a crisscross pattern, framed by a striking red brick arch, common in Stare Miasto architecture. An arched, black metal historic Polish door on a yellow facade in Old Town Warsaw, topped by a white stucco frieze showing figures.
November 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Find out which door was crowned Door of the Week. The theme was The Doors of Hamlet's Castle

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#dailydoor #travel #travelphotography #photography #doors #NoContextDoors
A vertical image capturing the Renaissance facade and towers of Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, Denmark, viewed over a brick archway.
November 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Cast your vote for my Doors, Glorious Doors community choice door of the week ⬇️

This week's theme is: The Doors of Hamlet's Castle

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#castle #castles #Shakespeare #Denmark

#DailyDoor #Travel #NoContextDoors #Door #Doors
A close-up view of an ornate, wooden, historic castle door recessed into the rusticated sandstone wall of Kronborg Castle. A dark wooden, arched castle door set in a stone wall, topped by a detailed stone carving of an angel and flanked by old wooden barrels. An elaborate, paneled historic castle door with carvings and stone accents, located in a corner of Hamlet's Castle in Helsingør.
November 19, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Thanks to all who voted!

Find out which door was crowned Door of the Week. The theme was European castle doors

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#dailydoor #travel #travelphotography #photography #doors #NoContextDoors
A collage of three different, highly decorative European doors. From left to right: a light-colored wooden door with vertical planks and metal studs set in a stone arch covered in ivy; a richly carved dark wooden door beneath a fan-shaped glass transom and surrounded by elaborate stonework; and a distressed, weathered, dark metal door with circular patterns set into a rough, light brown stone wall beneath crenellated battlements.
November 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Discover the quote that I think matches this door's gilded vibe.

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#Quote #InspirationalQuotes #Door #DoorQuotes
A close-up of a weathered, rustic wooden door dotted with round bronze nail heads. A large, ornate, highly polished golden brass door knocker is centered over a decorative escutcheon plate with a crown design.
November 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Cast your vote for my Doors, Glorious Doors community choice door of the week ⬇️

This week's theme is: European castle doors

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#castle #castles

#DailyDoor #Travel #NoContextDoors #Door #Doors
A large, ornate wooden double door with carved details and an arched top with a fanlight window. The door is flanked by two large stone columns with Corinthian capitals. A close-up of a weathered stone castle tower with crenelated battlements. The wall features a hanging lamp and a large, ornate metal door with a circular design. Flags fly from the tower above. A heavy, arched wooden door with iron studs and a latch, set into a stone wall. The door is surrounded by dense green ivy and other plants, with a stone path leading up to it.
November 12, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Thanks to all who voted!

Find out which door was crowned Door of the Week. The theme was Portuguese Palace Doors

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#dailydoor #travel #travelphotography #photography #doors #NoContextDoors
A triptych showcasing three distinct Portuguese doorways. Left Panel: A vibrant red double door with recessed vertical panels, topped by a white, intricate Gothic-style fanlight set within a white arched frame. Center Panel: A close-up of a white marble sculpture of a mermaid holding a fish, positioned in front of a stone archway. The archway features a semi-circular stained glass window with deep blue and red panes. Right Panel: A stately indoor scene featuring a tall, dark wood double door with recessed panels, topped by a large grid-patterned glass transom. A tall, wooden grandfather clock with a pendulum and circular clock face stands immediately to the right of the doors on a polished wooden floor.
November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Cast your vote for my Doors, Glorious Doors community choice door of the week ⬇️

This week's theme is: Portuguese Palace Doors

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#DailyDoor #Travel #NoContextDoors #Door #Doors
An interior shot of a room with light-colored walls and a polished wood floor. A large, dark red wooden double door with a gridded transom window stands to the right of a tall grandfather clock. Two antique chairs are on the far left. A bright red double door with a white arched frame and a decorative fanlight. Two ornate black lanterns with sculpted figures are mounted on the white stone wall on either side of the door. A detailed shot of a white marble sculpture of a mermaid-like figure holding a fish. Behind the sculpture are two arched doors with patterned, blue, red, and clear stained glass.
November 5, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Thanks to all who voted!

Find out which door was crowned Door of the Week. The theme was Halloween Doors in Dublin

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#dailydoor #travel #travelphotography #photography #doors #NoContextDoors
A collage of three different front doors decorated for Halloween. The left image shows a blue door flanked by autumn leaf garlands and stacked pumpkins. The center image features a lime green door, number 13, with a large skeleton in a black robe hanging on it. The right image shows a bright red door, number 19, with three large, ghoulish witch props in the foreground.
November 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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See the quote of the week inspired by this heart-filled door.

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#Door #Doors #Travel #DailyDoor #NoContextDoors #Quotes #InspirationalQuotes
A narrow, brightly hot pink wooden door with six embossed, decorative panels, set into a plain gray concrete wall. To the left, a large, white heart-shaped street art piece is decorated with multicolored glitter and sequins.
October 31, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Cast your vote for my Doors, Glorious Doors community choice door of the week ⬇️

This week's theme is: Halloween Doors in Dublin

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#DailyDoor #Travel #NoContextDoors #Door #Doors #Halloween #Dublin #Ireland
A scary green-faced witch figure leaning on a black gate in front of a vibrant red door, adorned with a wreath and smaller witch heads. A black-shrouded skeleton figure hanging on a doorbell of a bright lime-green Georgian Door in Dublin. The house features classic yellow brick and black wrought-iron railings. A spectacular display of stacked pumpkins, autumn foliage, and small ghost figures on the steps of a blue door in Dublin, celebrating the spirit of Samhain and Halloween.
October 29, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Thanks to all who voted!

Find out which door was crowned Door of the Week. The theme was Pumpkin Spice

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#dailydoor #travel #travelphotography #photography #doors #NoContextDoors
Collage of 3 door photos featuring Autumn vibes and pumpkins
October 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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See the quote that I think matches this door's badass vibe → 🚪✨

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#Door #Doors #Quote #QuoteOfTheWeek #DoorQuotes
A close-up of a highly polished, golden brass door knocker shaped like a grotesque lion or gargoyle face with a roaring open mouth, set against a gray stone wall or door.
October 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Cast your vote for my Doors, Glorious Doors community choice door of the week ⬇️

This week's theme is: Pumpkin Spice

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#DailyDoor #Travel #NoContextDoors #Door #Doors #Autumn #Pumpkins
A red double door with leaded glass inserts is set into a lime green wooden house with a cheerful orange and green painted porch. A scattering of pumpkins and gourds decorates the porch steps. A vibrant, dark green paneled door with a brightly colored autumn wreath. The door is framed by white stone trim on a red brick wall. Two glowing carriage lanterns with black crow decorations and pumpkins of various sizes decorate the steps and sidewalk. A classic Georgian doorway in Dublin with a cream-colored paneled door and an arched fanlight. The entrance is flanked by two white columns and a stone staircase covered in pumpkins and gourds. A tree with red and green autumn leaves hangs over the scene.
October 22, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Find out which door was crowned Door of the Week. The theme was Fiery #Autumn Doors in #Dublin #Ireland

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#dailydoor #travel #travelphotography #photography #doors #NoContextDoors
A collage of three colorful front doors in Dublin, each framed by vibrant red autumn ivy. The door on the left is dark teal, the center door is pale pink under an arched fanlight, and the door on the right is light blue against a red brick building.
October 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Fish on a door

#doorsday
Blue door with a large vertical fish painted on it.
October 9, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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VIENNESE IMPRESSIONS
Wrought Iron Door
Inner City, First District
Image © Merisi Vienna
#EastCoastKin #Photography
#AdoorableThursday #ThursdayDoors
#Doorsday #classicmono #blackandwhite
Wrought iron double door, on the side a number of commercial signs.
October 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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A #door with a view. Verona. #adoorableThursday #doorsday #urbangaze #streetphotography #phototography #photo #foto #city #architecture #anzaa #eastcoastkin
October 16, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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It's #DoorsDay... I spotted this #ArtNouveau gem in #Prague earlier this year.

#Travel #Photography #TravelPhotography #AdoorableThursday
An ornate arched doorway with a sculpted keystone of a woman's face. The wooden double doors have windows with decorative iron grilles, and house number signs for "1977" and "4" are visible on the building facade.
October 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Cast your vote for my Doors, Glorious Doors community choice door of the week ⬇️

This week's theme is: Fiery #Autumn Doors in #Dublin #Ireland

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#DailyDoor #Travel #NoContextDoors #Door #Doors
A dark gray-blue paneled door is framed by a brick facade heavily covered in ivy with brilliant red, orange, and yellow autumn leaves. A small arched fanlight is above the door, and a black wrought iron railing is in the foreground. A light blue paneled door with a brass knocker and a white fanlight is set in a brick facade covered in red and green ivy. White columns and trim frame the door, with a black wrought iron railing in the foreground. A salmon-pink paneled door with an arched fanlight is almost completely covered by Virginia creeper in fiery red and deep green autumn colors. Two large planters with ornamental grasses and a black metal railing flank the stone steps.
October 15, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Find out which door was crowned Door of the Week. The theme was #Bergen Doors

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#dailydoor #travel #travelphotography #photography #doors #NoContextDoors
A three-panel collage of colorful wooden doors. Left: A vibrant green door with decorative glass panels covered by a sheer white curtain. A braided wreath hangs on the glass, and a black hanging basket filled with bright pink flowers is to the left. Center: A rustic door painted with a bold chevron pattern of alternating light blue and burnt orange stripes, framed by a thick, dark wood border. The wall surrounding the frame is solid orange. Right: A bright cobalt blue double door with two narrow vertical windows, topped by a white transom window and an elaborate white decorative cornice.
October 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM