MARLA GOES NORTH
Field notes on place, belonging, and curiosity between Norway and the Wisconsin Driftless Region.
Notes from a life between places.
Marla Goes North began as a record of leaving full-time life in the U.S. in 2021. Over time, it has grown into a space shaped by curiosity, belonging, and wonder, alongside the realities of starting over in a new place.
Part travel journal, part creative practice, and part reflection, this site explores what it means to build a life rooted in two places. I write about music, nature, travel, and the experience of learning as I go.
Here you’ll find:
Mixtapes — seasonal updates from my life in Norway, featuring what I’m reading, listening to, and inspired by
Field Notes — snapshots of people, places, and stories that offer a closer look at everyday life and culture in Norway
Journeys — travel stories from Oslo, Stavanger, Denmark, and beyond
Life Stories — personal essays drawn from lived experience and reflection
About Me — a bit about my background and the path that led me from the banks of the Mississippi River to Norway’s west coast
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Resources
Below are some of my favorite Scandinavian authors, bloggers and more.
Learn about Norway
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