Hey, I’m Iana 👋
A Ukrainian expat living in Cologne, Germany — and this is my little corner of the internet.
I write about expat life, mental health (ADHD, anxiety and the chaos that comes with both), photography, travel, and the real, unfiltered experience of building a life far from home. I’m a little introverted, occasionally awkward, and somehow unlucky situations find me wherever I go.
If you’ve ever felt like everyone else got a manual you didn’t receive — you’re in the right place.
Grab a coffee and stay a while.
What you’ll find here
Expat Life
Bureaucracy, belonging, job hunting, and what nobody tells you about building a life in Germany. Practical and personal in equal measure.
Mental Health
ADHD, anxiety, and navigating German healthcare as a foreigner. Honest, not clinical. Written from the inside, not the outside.
Photo & Travel
Photo walks through Cologne and beyond. The quiet, slow way of seeing places that introverts do best.
My Life Diaries 