Episodes

  • Cruising The Baltic: Vibrant Cities and Local Cultures
    Jun 12 2025

    In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" podcast, travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer shares her experiences cruising aboard the Emerald Princess through the Baltic region. From the charm of Scandinavian cities to authentic cultural encounters and culinary delights, this engaging conversation is packed with travel insights and inspiration.

    🌍 Highlights Include: * The vibrancy and livability of Baltic and Scandinavian cities * The importance of green spaces and outdoor life in Nordic countries * The convenience of cruising from Southampton to multiple destinations * Tips for independent exploration to connect deeper with local cultures * How photography enhances the travel experience * Jet lag challenges and adapting to multiple time zones * Dining on a cruise: from international fare to local specialties * Embracing global cuisine and cultural exchange * The value of authentic travel experiences * Traveling as a digital nomad and the freedom it brings

    📖 Read Rose’s Article: Discovering Northern Europe With My Baltic Cruise Excursions - https://quiltripping.com/baltic-cruise-excursions/

    🎙️ More from Rose: Tips for First-Time Princess Cruisers - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/tips-for-first-time-princess-cruisers/

    🌐 Explore More from Quiltripping: https://quiltripping.com/

    🎧 Subscribe on Podbean: https://quiltripping-travel.podbean.com/

    📲 Also Featured on Big Blend Radio’s Vacation Station Channel: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

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    46 mins
  • Exploring London: Must-See Spots and Travel Tips
    May 8 2025

    Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week with this special episode of Big Blend Radio’s Quiltripping Travel with Rose podcast!

    Travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer shares her favorite experiences and travel tips for visiting London, England—from watching performances at the iconic Royal Albert Hall and enjoying afternoon tea at Fortnum & Mason, to strolling the Thames River, exploring Kew Gardens, and taking day trips to Stonehenge. Get inspired to plan your next UK getaway!

    📖 Read her article “Seven Reasons Why I Love Visiting London”: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/seven-reasons-why-i-love-visiting-london/

    🌐 Explore more at: https://quiltripping.com/

    🎧 Subscribe on Podbean: https://quiltripping-travel.podbean.com/

    📲 Also featured on Big Blend Radio’s Big Daily Blend and Vacation Station channels. Check it out: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

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    42 mins
  • Exploring Spain on The Road and Rail
    Apr 10 2025

    From carnivals to historic landmarks it's all about Exploring Spain on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast with travel writer Rose Palmer. Hear about her experiences in Cadiz, Sitges, Madrid, Segovia, Avila, Andalucia, Seville, Cordoba, and Granada. Follow Rose's adventures on her site: https://quiltripping.com/

    Follow Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast here: https://quiltripping-travel.podbean.com/

    This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" Channels. Check out our Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

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    50 mins
  • Travel Tips for First-Time Princess Cruisers
    Mar 13 2025

    It's all about Cruising with Princess Cruises on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast with travel writer Rose Palmer who has cruised on ten different Princess ships on itineraries that have spanned the globe.

    Find out how to choose the right cruise ship and what fare package to purchase, along with packing tips, how and when to make dinner reservations, downloading the Princess App and using Princess’ Medallion technology, and much more. You can read Rose's article outling it all here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/tips-for-first-time-princess-cruisers/ Follow Rose's adventures on her site: https://quiltripping.com/

    Follow Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast here: https://quiltripping-travel.podbean.com/

    This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" Channels. Check out our Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

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    57 mins
  • Exploring Norway: Cruising and Road Tripping
    Feb 14 2025

    It's all about Norway on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast with travel writer Rose Palmer. Hear about her cruising and road tripping adventures, plus, her travel tips on when to visit, seeing the northern lights, budgeting, and more.

    Read Rose's Norway Articles: - Quiltripping.com: https://quiltripping.com/category/travel/europe/norway/ - SheBuysTravel.com: https://shebuystravel.com/cruising-solo-with-hurtigruten-norway/

    Follow Rose's adventures on her site: https://quiltripping.com/

    Follow Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast here: https://quiltripping-travel.podbean.com/

    This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel" and "Vacation Station" Channels. Check out our Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

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    53 mins
  • Winter Adventures in America's National Parks
    Jan 10 2025

    From Yellowstone and Bryce to Death Valley and the Grand Canyon, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast with travel writer Rose Palmer focuses on the wonderful and different winter experiences you can in America's National Parks. Check out Rose's National Park Stories: https://quiltripping.com/category/travel/north-america/usa/national-parks/

    Follow Rose's adventures on her site: https://quiltripping.com/

    Follow Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast here: https://quiltripping-travel.podbean.com/

    This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel" and "Vacation Station" Channels. Check out our Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

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    57 mins
  • Luxury Christmas Market Cruise on the Riverside Debussy
    Dec 13 2024

    Get into the spirit of the holiday season episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast where travel writer Rose Palmer calls in from The Riverside Debussy riverboat, gliding down the Rhine River, midway through an 8-day Christmas Market river cruise that started in Amsterdam and will end in Frankfurt.

    Read her story about her experiences, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/luxury-christmas-market-cruise-on-the-riverside-debussy/

    Follow Rose's adventures on her site: https://quiltripping.com/

    Follow Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast here: https://quiltripping-travel.podbean.com/

    This episode is also featured on two of our other Big Blend Radio channels, "Big Daily Blend" and "Vacation Station." Check out our Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

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    41 mins
  • Travel Writer Success Insider with Rose Palmer
    Nov 15 2024

    Celebrating the first episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast, Rose Palmer talks about her life as an award-winning travel writer and photographer after a diverse 25-year career as a PhD chemist. As she explores the world, she likes to focus her traveling lens on history, art, architecture, nature, soft adventures, and cruising in all its forms.

    Read her Success Insider Q&A and see some of her photography, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/travel-writer-success-insider-with-rose-palmer/

    Follow Rose's adventures on her site: https://quiltripping.com/

    Follow Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast here: https://quiltripping-travel.podbean.com/

    This episode is also featured on our other Big Blend Radio channels: "Big Daily Blend," "Vacation Station," "Success Express," and "Women Making History." Check out our Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

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    47 mins
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