Quiltripping Travel with Rose

Quiltripping Travel with Rose

Join Rose Palmer, an award-winning travel writer and photographer, who shares her stories from her adventures around the world and across the country on Big Blend Radio’s ”Quiltripping Travel with Rose” Podcast. As she says, ”Life is a Patchwork of Experiences!” New episodes air every 2nd Thursday at 7pm EST / 4pm PST.

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March 12, 2026 58 mins

Celebrate National Craft Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Quiltripping Travel with Rose” podcast, featuring travel writer, photographer, and textile enthusiast Rose Palmer who explores the fascinating connection between travel and textile arts. Known for her "Quilt Tripping" adventures, Rose shares how journeys around the world inspire creativity, cultural understanding, and new perspectives in quilting and crafts.

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In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Quiltripping Travel with Rose” podcast, travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer shares her unforgettable experience sailing aboard the Star Clippers’ Star Clipper, an authentic tall ship that delivers an intimate and historic cruising adventure.

Unlike massive cruise liners, this small ship offers a personal atmosphere where guests build real connections—with each other and the crew. Rose di...

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In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Quiltripping Travel with Rose” podcast, travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer explores the beauty, culture, and unexpected magic of Chicago in winter. From iconic architecture and public art to deep-dish pizza and legendary blues music, this conversation highlights why the Windy City shines year-round—especially in the off-season.

Rose shares budget-friendly travel tips, including visiting...

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The conversation also highlights the importance of planning additional activities, managing expectations, and embracing the unpredictability that comes with chasing natural wonders. Whether you're a photographer, a dreamer, or an adventurer, this episode offers both awe and actionable advice.

📖 Read Rose’s Article "Tips to See the Northern Lights": https://quiltripping.com/tips-to-see-the-northern-lights/ 

🌐 Explore More from Qui...

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In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Quiltripping Travel with Rose” podcast, travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer takes us on a captivating journey through Malta, the independent island nation nestled between Sicily and North Africa. With a history stretching back over 5,000 years, Malta is a treasure trove of cultural influences, architectural marvels, and remarkable resilience.

Explore the breathtaking St. John’s Cathedral...

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Celebrate the one-year anniversary of "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" on Big Blend Radio!

Travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer shares her unforgettable experience celebrating her 40th wedding anniversary aboard the Magna Carta barge with European Waterways. This luxurious barge cruise along England’s historic Thames River blends elegance, culture, and centuries of history — from Oxford to Hampton Court.

Along the way, Rose an...

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In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast, travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer takes you on a luxurious journey aboard the Canyon Spirit train. This unique experience, a rebranding of the Rocky Mountaineer for its U.S. routes, offers a chance to explore the American West in style.

Rose shares insights on the stunning landscapes, the attentive service, and the gourmet food that make the Cany...

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Celebrate American Adventures Month and National Parks Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" podcast!

Travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer shares her epic three-week road trip through Alaska and the Yukon. From bear viewing at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park to exploring the rugged beauty of Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Kluane National Park, Rose’s journey is filled with adv...

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Celebrate Parks & Recreation Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" podcast!

Seasoned travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer shares expert advice on planning an unforgettable Alaskan cruise adventure. Having taken four cruises and four road trips through Alaska, Rose highlights the best ways to experience the breathtaking landscapes, rich wildlife encounters, and vibrant local cultures....

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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 Ba...

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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 ...

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April 10, 2025 49 mins

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://q...

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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 Pri...

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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/cruisin...

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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://quiltrip...

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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-crui...

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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 photo...

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's VACATION STATION Travel Show features travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer who shares her 10-day small ship cruising experience on the Sacred Japan and South Korea route with Heritage Expeditions. Read her article and watch the short video highlighting the Heritage Adventurer flagship, and the places she visited, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/small-ship-cruise-with-heritage-expe...

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January 12, 2024 41 mins

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Rose Palmer who talks about her 10-day travel adventure with Iceland ProCruises. On this 10-day cruise, she experienced the major cultural and scenic highlights as well as some off the beaten path sights with knowledgeable local guides. Read her story here: http://tinyurl.com/mv7536p5 

Traveling the world is one of Rose Palmer's deep...

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May 12, 2023 63 mins

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer who talks about her cruise experience with Pandaw on the Mekong River.

Imitated, but never duplicated, Pandaw is the original riverboat cruise company on the mighty Mekong in Asia. Rose cruised on two of Pandaw’s classic river boats on the Mekong. She started with an 11-day sailing on the upper...

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