Brian Melican

Born and bred in London, Brian Melican moved to Germany in 2008 after a degree in modern languages. Since then, he's lived in several parts of Germany and now calls Hamburg something like home - if he's ever there. Brian likes slow travel and even slower food, but very much enjoys fast trains. He works as a translator, journalist and writer.

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Posts by Brian Melican

Rail Escapes from Berlin (updated)

June 30, 2022 - Brian Melican explores the latest rail connections around Europe…

An Ode To Berlin’s U-Bahn

June 1, 2021 - Brian Melican explores the complexity of Berlin’s U-Bahn…

Barcomi’s

August 1, 2014 - Brian Melican profiles one of Berlin’s American-style coffee shop institutions…

Slow City Guide: Hamburg

July 17, 2014 - Brian Melican gives ten tips on how to enjoy his adopted city the slow way…

Unter den Linden: A Literary History

May 28, 2013 - Brian Melican traces three centuries of writing on Berlin’s most famous boulevard…

Berlin At War

April 12, 2013 - Brian Melican on Roger Moorhouse’s excruciatingly detailed account of war-torn Berlin…

On se left you see se Siegessäule

January 9, 2013 - Brian Melican reads German comedian and former tour guide Tilman Birr.

Berlin’s Best Rail Escapes

May 18, 2012 - Brian Melican highlights some of the best train travel options from Berlin.

An Ode To Berlin’s S Bahn

March 6, 2012 - Brian Melican pays tribute to Berlin’s Schnell-Bahn.