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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

collage of 66 square travel photos from Sidewalk Safari. A text overlay reads "Work to Live. Live to Travel. Travel for Work.

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Derò 🇨🇦 @dero-10.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 9d

Fish on a door

#doorsday

Blue door with a large vertical fish painted on it.

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Jennifer (aka Dr. J) @jennski.bsky.social · 1d

Love this one!

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Merisi Vienna @merisi-vienna.bsky.social · 9d

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.

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Anna Zona @annazona.bsky.social · 2d

A #door with a view. Verona. #adoorableThursday #doorsday #urbangaze #streetphotography #phototography #photo #foto #city #architecture #anzaa #eastcoastkin

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Jennifer (aka Dr. J) @jennski.bsky.social · 2d

Nope... I'll give you a hint. It's in Europe

Jennifer (aka Dr. J) @jennski.bsky.social · 2d

I know, right?!

Jennifer (aka Dr. J) @jennski.bsky.social · 2d

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.

Jennifer (aka Dr. J) @jennski.bsky.social · 3d

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.

Jennifer (aka Dr. J) @jennski.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks to all who voted!

Find out which door was crowned Door of the Week. The theme was #Bergen Doors

How did your fave do? Open the post & see...

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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.

Jennifer (aka Dr. J) @jennski.bsky.social · 7d

This #ArtDeco #door at 50 Rock in #NYC feels like a vision forged by an 18th-century quote that was ahead of its time. See the timeless words I think match this door's vibe → 🚪✨ buff.ly/FUbhnK6

#DailyDoor #NoContextDoors #DoorQuotes #QuoteOfTheWeek

A view of the entrance to 50 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. A large, stylized silver relief sculpture is mounted above the golden revolving doors.

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Jennifer (aka Dr. J) @jennski.bsky.social · 9d

It's #DoorsDay! Sharing some Autumn vibes in #Dublin #Ireland

I took this pic last year around this time.

#Travel #Photography #Architecture #Autumn

Black and white Georgian door with a window to the right of it. The door and window are surrounded by fiery red ivy.

Jennifer (aka Dr. J) @jennski.bsky.social · 10d

Cast your vote for my Doors, Glorious Doors community choice door of the week ⬇️

This week's theme is: #Bergen Doors

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#DailyDoor #Travel #NoContextDoors #Door #Doors

A blue-painted wooden building with two white-trimmed doors. The left door is for "Bakeri & Kafé." The main door on the right is a double door with four glass panels. A potted plant with a dead vine sits to the right of the door.

A bright green wooden double door with decorative window panes, surrounded by lush green plants and hanging baskets of pink petunias. A wicker wreath hangs on the left door.

A single wooden door painted with red and light blue chevrons, set in a rustic dark wood frame. The surrounding building is painted a vibrant orange. A fire extinguisher and fire alarm are visible on the right.

Jennifer (aka Dr. J) @jennski.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks to all who voted!

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

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#dailydoor #travel #travelphotography #photography #doors #NoContextDoors

A triptych of historic European architecture and sculpture. The left image shows a dark metal door with a diamond pattern, set beneath a stone archway adorned with carved wings. The center image features a pale stone relief sculpture of a draped figure embracing a nude figure, positioned above a small set of doors. The right image is a tall stone statue of a bearded saint wearing a mitre and holding a book, standing next to a wooden door with a small window.

Jennifer (aka Dr. J) @jennski.bsky.social · 16d

Can you guess where in the world my door of the month lives? Take a guess and then open the post to see if you are right and to learn more about this spectacular carved door.

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#Travel #Doors #DoorsDay #AdoorableThursday

A detailed close-up of a carved wooden griffin head on the front door of Heyman's Villa, Gothenburg, Sweden.

The full exterior view of the historic front door of Heyman's Villa in Gothenburg, Sweden, showcasing its ornate wooden design and architectural details.

The ornate double front doors of Heyman's Villa in Gothenburg, Sweden, with carved griffin heads, salamander knockers, and intricate wrought iron details.

Close-up of Heyman's Villa front door in Gothenburg, Sweden, featuring a carved griffin head and two metallic salamander door knockers.

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Jennifer (aka Dr. J) @jennski.bsky.social · 17d

Cast your vote for my Doors, Glorious Doors community choice door of the week ⬇️

This week's theme is: Sculptures

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#DailyDoor #Travel #NoContextDoors #Door #Doors

A simple wooden door with a small gridded window is centered between two large stone statues. On the left is a robed figure with a beard holding a book, and on the right is a Roman soldier.

A large, metal double door with a geometric pattern and a small crest in the center. The door is framed by two large, sculpted winged griffins. There are two smaller, arched doors on either side of the main door.

A tall, narrow, gold-painted door with a geometric pattern, set beneath an ornate stone lintel. Above the door is a massive sculpture of a man and a woman embracing, with an arched window above the sculpture.

Jennifer (aka Dr. J) @jennski.bsky.social · 18d

Thanks to all who voted!

Find out which door was crowned Door of the Week. The theme was Ornate Door Frames

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#dailydoor #travel #travelphotography #photography #doors #NoContextDoors

A collage of three architectural doorways. The left panel shows a wooden double door set in a gray stone frame with an ornate oval transom window and carved figures. The center panel features large, paneled wooden double doors beneath a sculpted triangular pediment. The right panel displays a dark wood door with the number 30, set within a brick wall and a stone archway, with a small iron gate in front.

Jennifer (aka Dr. J) @jennski.bsky.social · 21d

Cast your vote for my Doors, Glorious Doors community choice door of the week ⬇️

This week's theme is: Ornate Door Frames

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#DailyDoor #Travel #NoContextDoors #Door #Doors

A heavy wooden double door with decorative metal grates and a detailed door knocker. The door is set within a gray stone wall with a highly decorative archway featuring carved figures of cherubs and an oval window.

A large wooden double door with a detailed, sculpted stone pediment above it. The doorway is flanked by two stone columns that appear to have crumbled and been overrun with moss at their bases.

A dark wood door with a number 30 is set within an arched stone frame. The frame has alternating dark and light stone blocks and is set into a red brick wall. A small metal gate sits in front of the door.

Jennifer (aka Dr. J) @jennski.bsky.social · 22d

Thanks to all who voted!

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

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#dailydoor #travel #travelphotography #photography #doors #NoContextDoors

A collage of three unique gates and doors. The left panel shows a decorative metal gate with a fan pattern and a yellow archway. The middle panel shows a black wrought-iron gate within a red brick arch, flanked by two stone lion statues. The right panel shows a white picket gate leading to a blue and white striped building with white doors and shutters.

Jennifer (aka Dr. J) @jennski.bsky.social · 23d

It's #DoorsDay! Today I'm sharing this lovely #StainedGlass gem hiding behind the stairs in #SanFrancisco #California.

I love the colors, I love the pattern 😍

#Travel #Photography #TravelPhotography #AdoorableThursday

A multi-story building entrance with a wooden staircase leading up to the second floor. The building has light-colored siding and is adjacent to a red brick wall on the right. There are two doors visible: one on the ground floor with a decorative glass insert, and a second one partway up the stairs. A small potted plant sits on the stoop next to the ground floor door.

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Jennifer (aka Dr. J) @jennski.bsky.social · 23d

🇨🇭💼 Turn your Zurich business trip into a 1-day adventure! Discover world-class universities, serene cemeteries, scenic walks & unique transit – all with one ZVV day pass. Read our guide: 👇

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#Zurich #BleisureTravel #Switzerland #PartTimeTravel

All You Need Is a Day & A Transit Pass To Uncover This European City's Coolest Spots

Conquer Zurich in one day with this smart itinerary! Discover hidden gems, scenic views & a unique cable car ride, all with your ZVV pass.

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Jennifer (aka Dr. J) @jennski.bsky.social · 24d

Yes...I think a short trip is better than no trip at all 😊

Jennifer (aka Dr. J) @jennski.bsky.social · 24d

🇦🇺🌟 Ever dreamt of feeding Tasmanian Devils? Our Bonorong Wildlife Park Night Tour guide helps transform a business trip into a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
Plan your bleisure escape:👇

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#Tasmania #Travel #BleisureTravel #PartTimeTravel #Wildlife

Feed Fierce Devils and Test Wombat Armor on This Unforgettable Night Tour in Tasmania

On this unforgettable Tasmanian night tour, feed fierce devils, discover the wombat's incredible 'butt-plate' armor, hold an albino possum, and support vital wildlife rescue at Bonorong Wildlife Park.

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Jennifer (aka Dr. J) @jennski.bsky.social · 25d

🇮🇪📚 Ready for a literary escape? Our 3-day Dublin to Sligo road trip through "Yeats Country" lets you explore Ireland's ancient castles, stunning Wild Atlantic Way & rich poetry – w/out taking vacay days!
Plan your efficient getaway👇

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#Ireland #Travel

This Remote Corner of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Was Poet W.B. Yeats's Greatest Inspiration

Explore Sligo, Ireland, a remote patch of the Wild Atlantic Way, where stunning landscapes like Innisfree profoundly inspired W.B. Yeats's iconic poetry.

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Jennifer (aka Dr. J) @jennski.bsky.social · 26d

🚂🇨🇭 Escape to Rapperswil, the charming Swiss "City of Roses"! Our half-day guide shows how to transform a #Zurich biz trip into a magical adventure of castles, lakeside strolls & rose gardens. Maximize every travel moment!👇 buff.ly/DiDTSWd

#BleisureTravel #Travel

This Swiss Fairy Tale Town Will Make You Feel a World Away (But It's Only 30 Minutes from Zurich!)

Planning a day trip from Zurich? Discover Rapperwsil, the fairy-tale Swiss town with its stunning lakeside boardwalk, historic castle, vibrant rose gardens, and a haven for birds.

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