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.

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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.

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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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