Welcome to
MY LIFE DIARIES
Place where I share stories from my life as a Ukrainian living in Germany — the happy, the awkward, the unexpected and the beautiful.
If you’re an overthinker, a daydreamer or someone who’s figuring life out as you go — you’re in the right place.
Cologne, Germany
A little about me
Hi, I’m Iana!
Ukrainian expat in Cologne, chronic overthinker, cat lover and coffee addict. I write about expat life, mental health, ADHD and all the messy, funny, real moments in between.
Latest Stories
- We Ate Our Way Through Düsseldorf’s Carlstadt (And My Husband Ate Before I Could Film)
This Saturday, we hopped in our car and drove to Düsseldorf to check out the… Read more: We Ate Our Way Through Düsseldorf’s Carlstadt (And My Husband Ate Before I Could Film) - The Night We Woke Up Our Moms (Thanks, Insidious)
What’s a book or movie that genuinely scared you? View all responses That is honestly… Read more: The Night We Woke Up Our Moms (Thanks, Insidious) - A Day in Monschau: The Fairytale Town in the Eifel (Halloween Edition) 🎃🏰
Hi there, friends! Today, as tribute to Halloween, I’m taking you with me to one… Read more: A Day in Monschau: The Fairytale Town in the Eifel (Halloween Edition) 🎃🏰 - 9 Hours in the Air and One Spider in the Shower: My Proud Moments I Never Thought are Possible
What’s something you’ve done that you never thought you could? View all responses Let’s talk… Read more: 9 Hours in the Air and One Spider in the Shower: My Proud Moments I Never Thought are Possible - Yes Man: The Movie That Sums Up My Advice for My Younger Self
If you could go back in time and give your younger self advice, what would… Read more: Yes Man: The Movie That Sums Up My Advice for My Younger Self - Job Search Portals in Germany: Where I Actually Look (2026 Update) 💼
Hi there, friends! 👋 Today I’m starting a new series of blog posts about working… Read more: Job Search Portals in Germany: Where I Actually Look (2026 Update) 💼