Norway Is on Our Bucket List

There are vacations... and then there are soul trips. For us, Norway isn’t just another dreamy destination with postcard views and cozy cafés. It’s part of our story. Part of our heritage. Part of who we are.

As Millennial twin moms from Wisconsin building the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we talk a lot about slowing down, honoring where we came from, and creating meaningful traditions for our families. And Norway? It’s been sitting at the top of our bucket list for years.

Here’s why.

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The Heritage Connection

Growing up, we heard stories. The Scandinavian roots. The traditions. The resilience. The quiet strength woven into generations before us. There’s something powerful about wanting to stand where your ancestors once stood.

We want to:

Walk through the towns our family once called home

Learn more about Norwegian traditions and folklore

Experience the culture beyond the surface-level travel highlights

Connect our kids to their roots in a real, tangible way

This isn’t just about sightseeing. It’s about identity. It’s about understanding the “why” behind parts of who we are.

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The Norwegian Landscapes We Dream About

Fjords & Coastal Beauty

The fjords of Norway look like something straight out of a fairytale. Dramatic cliffs. Deep blue water. Quiet villages tucked into mountainsides. Just imagining standing in front of a place like Geirangerfjord gives us chills. There’s something grounding about raw, untouched nature — and if you know us, you know we love that cozy-meets- adventure vibe.

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The Northern Lights

Seeing the Northern Lights in person is high on our life list. Experiencing the Aurora Borealis somewhere like Tromsø feels almost spiritual. Can you imagine standing under a sky painted in green and purple ribbons? Talk about a core memory.

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Scandinavian City Charm

We’d love to explore:

Oslo for its culture and museums

Bergen for the colorful waterfront and historic charm

Picture us grabbing coffee, walking cobblestone streets, soaking in the slower pace — very Slacks to Sweats coded, honestly.

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Why Norway Aligns with Our Slacks to Sweats Lifestyle

If you’ve been with us for a while, you know our brand is all about:

Slowing down

Seasonal living

Cozy aesthetics

Honoring tradition

Building meaningful family memories

Norway embodies so much of that. The concept of koselig (their version of cozy living) feels right at home with our “corporate grind to comfy vibes” mantra. There’s a simplicity and intentionality in Scandinavian culture that we deeply admire. Less hustle. More presence. And that’s something we’re actively working toward — not just in travel, but in life.

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A Future Family Tradition

One of our biggest goals is to bring our kids with us someday.

To let them see:

Where part of their story began

The landscapes that shaped their lineage.

The culture that helped form their heritage.

We want them to feel connected to something bigger than themselves. And honestly? We want that too.

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Manifesting This Trip

We’re big believers in speaking dreams out loud. So here it is: Norway is on our bucket list. We don’t know exactly when. We don’t know exactly how. But we know why. And that’s enough to start. If you’ve ever visited Norway — or it’s on your bucket list too — we’d love to hear what’s calling you there. Fjords? History? Family roots? Let’s talk about it.

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