I’m Nora Walsh, the founder of Patchwork Compass. My greatest passion in life is traveling to new destinations, experiencing foreign cultures and connecting with all walks of life. I started Patchwork Compass to provide inspiring content and practical travel information to help others navigate their journeys.Tumblr (3.0; @patchworkcompass)http://patchworkcompass.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2d9a2958ce43c12f1a2afbeec36b9150/tumblr_mmwskjkGby1qi8om4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>View from the top. #mendoza #southamerica</p>http://patchworkcompass.com/post/50599027893http://patchworkcompass.com/post/50599027893Thu, 16 May 2013 16:50:43 -0400southamericamendoza<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/fb28166cbfbea55bc0142f6cc4af613a/tumblr_mmv56q4Z5Y1qi8om4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Mendoza sunshine</p>http://patchworkcompass.com/post/50533453765http://patchworkcompass.com/post/50533453765Wed, 15 May 2013 19:28:02 -0400The majestic view of The Andes Mountains flying from Santiago, Chile to Mendoza,...http://patchworkcompass.com/post/50512349312http://patchworkcompass.com/post/50512349312Wed, 15 May 2013 15:21:07 -0400mendozaargentinachilesantiagothe andesmountainssouth americatravelflightandeslos andesaerial<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c13291110a1d8ce4b5a3f662074e2665/tumblr_mmrfkuQEJa1qi8om4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Best travel investment: four wheel luggage. Rolling my way to Mendoza.</p>http://patchworkcompass.com/post/50376415460http://patchworkcompass.com/post/50376415460Mon, 13 May 2013 19:22:06 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/63b4b37641b91c27cf6b3d18f3a931f2/tumblr_mmoyvu90Pj1qi8om4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Asbury Park boardwalk is back in action at the Jersey Shore.</p>http://patchworkcompass.com/post/50262581523http://patchworkcompass.com/post/50262581523Sun, 12 May 2013 11:26:18 -0400asbury parktravelbeachjersey shoresummervisitattractionhistoricfunrebuilthurricane sandyrevivaljersey strongnew<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0eb29547d67917fc9eab02cb8edd1ade/tumblr_mmoylaVDCD1qi8om4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Asbury Park Casino under restoration during spring showers.</p>http://patchworkcompass.com/post/50262163069http://patchworkcompass.com/post/50262163069Sun, 12 May 2013 11:19:58 -0400“I remembered that the world was wide, and that a varied field of hopes and fears, of...http://patchworkcompass.com/post/50019857640http://patchworkcompass.com/post/50019857640Thu, 09 May 2013 12:43:39 -0400Charlotte BrontëJane EyreClassicsBooksLiteratureBritish Literaturelove storyRomance novelnovelfictiongothic fictionSocial criticismquotetravelinspirationinspirelifeexpandHuffPo travel blogger, Laura Manske, recently interviewed me for quick travel tips, which...http://patchworkcompass.com/post/49879137376http://patchworkcompass.com/post/49879137376Tue, 07 May 2013 17:12:00 -0400travelhuffington postlaura manksepatchwork compassEverett PotterJason HedrickLynn O'Rourke HayesSally KilbridgeEileen OgintzTaking the KidsRachel HarrisonIsland OutpostNora Walshtravel advicetravel tipstravel prostravelersairplane tipsflightsAzumano Travelfamily travelpackingtravelingEverett Potter's Travel Reporttravel jouranlisttravel articleHuffington Post Travel<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/aef84f85674075829a8f9de2c1921593/tumblr_mmfpnuIQUn1qi8om4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Big love. #love #quote #fairytale</p>http://patchworkcompass.com/post/49858378460http://patchworkcompass.com/post/49858378460Tue, 07 May 2013 11:28:41 -0400quotefairytalelove<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/fab6c8444f67a13ac5f1200fe458f66e/tumblr_mmejeo095C1qi8om4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>What Pantone color is your fridge?</p>http://patchworkcompass.com/post/49813748144http://patchworkcompass.com/post/49813748144Mon, 06 May 2013 20:16:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/86b285124e86b028809dfc0299818754/tumblr_mmcfhrJqEo1qi8om4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Happy Cinco de Mayo from the Pyramid of the Sun! #Teotihuacán #MexicoCity</p>http://patchworkcompass.com/post/49716484910http://patchworkcompass.com/post/49716484910Sun, 05 May 2013 16:56:15 -0400teotihuacánmexicocity<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ee6635007c8a6c528d4f519fb00a5baa/tumblr_mmagueddfX1qi8om4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>There’s no better place to rest your head.</p>http://patchworkcompass.com/post/49615330846http://patchworkcompass.com/post/49615330846Sat, 04 May 2013 15:30:14 -0400central parknew york citytravelrelaxspringinspire“Travel is like love, mostly because it’s a heightened state of awareness, in which we are...http://patchworkcompass.com/post/49198376514http://patchworkcompass.com/post/49198376514Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:09:11 -0400quotetravelquoteswisdomlovetravelinginspiretransform<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9bbaf2415982b6ec1312519cb65f0518/tumblr_mlv8ktey6e1qi8om4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Jersey strong. #jerseyshore #hurricanesandy</p>http://patchworkcompass.com/post/48929015192http://patchworkcompass.com/post/48929015192Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:07:41 -0400hurricanesandyjerseyshore<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9dae1f5acec6daa86d6c769bee90fba1/tumblr_mltgnwkfpE1qi8om4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Less is more.</p>http://patchworkcompass.com/post/48855765000http://patchworkcompass.com/post/48855765000Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:07:08 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/75ca3c60cc0c3a61eb42daf72fcc5a33/tumblr_mlev4c6NBY1qi8om4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dreaming big…</p>http://patchworkcompass.com/post/48210404786http://patchworkcompass.com/post/48210404786Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:55:00 -0400wisdomquoteadvicenew york citydreamsambition<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c8d8580f93b1fb7eea05769c2a164e65/tumblr_mleht2RJnm1qi8om4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Pamona, the goddess of abundance. Pulitzer Fountain-Grand Army Plaza.</p>http://patchworkcompass.com/post/48196461755http://patchworkcompass.com/post/48196461755Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:07:50 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/73c957e4c7010e1789bc68aa96b526ba/tumblr_mldf4bVdjt1qi8om4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Most photographed building in New York City: Fifth Avenue Apple Store.</p>http://patchworkcompass.com/post/48153886392http://patchworkcompass.com/post/48153886392Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:12:00 -0400newyorkcityApple Storefifth avenuefifth avenue apple storemidtowntravelphotographdestinationtourist spotvisitthe plaza hotelgrand army plazatourismattractionapple storenycconcrete jungledesignArchitecturemodernmodern architecture<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/241d4eb5af228890670bae53d62b5cd5/tumblr_mlddcvoJvC1qi8om4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Spring flourishes in Grand Army Plaza in New York City. </p>http://patchworkcompass.com/post/48150920895http://patchworkcompass.com/post/48150920895Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:34:00 -0400new york citygrand army plazafifth avenuemidtownthe plaza hotelfountaintravelnew yorkbig applespringshadowslightsunshinerelaxhistoricarchitecturetreesshade<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1e3b083102fc678055156f4152ea924d/tumblr_mlbqkyIcbZ1qi8om4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Above Grand Army Plaza @theplazahotel. #nyc #hotel</p>http://patchworkcompass.com/post/48086030308http://patchworkcompass.com/post/48086030308Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:24:31 -0400nychotel