Digital Care Package
Monday, March 30, 2020
Hand-picked goodies to help you stay better connected and entertained while at home.
Read MoreBloc out stress. 6 simple yoga stretches.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
And relax! It is possible to find inner peace while travelling without even leaving the comfort of your hotel bed…
Read MoreStirchley: The new night out.
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Birmingham has a small yet burgeoning portfolio of cool areas, which are worthy of a night out. Now there's a new cat on the scene, Stirchley, and she’s starting to purr!
Read MoreMeet the team. Ryan Fair-Ellis.
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
As soon as I had my first shift, I could see that Bloc was a nice environment to work in.
Read MoreSpring Streaming
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
It's hard to keep up with all the latest releases, so we've come up with a list of our favourite Netflix and Amazon Prime offerings available this spring 2020.
Read MoreThe green future of flying.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Last year, the global aviation industry contributed around 2% of all human-induced carbon CO2 emissions. Which may not sound like a lot, but in comparison, that’s double the amount of emissions produced by the United Kingdom over the same period.
Read MoreA portrait of Britain.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Portrait of Britain is an award-winning Nationwide contemporary photography exhibition, run by the British Journal of Photography in partnership with JCDecaux.
Read MoreBrakeman's Holiday.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
From a few short lines in Britain, the United States, France and Germany in the 1820s and 1830s, the world’s railway networks expanded enormously. By 1910, the combined systems totalled over half a million route miles.
Read MoreMaori Culture.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Traditional Maori customs still play a big part in the lives of many modern Maori in New Zealand and are an intrinsic part of Kiwi culture for New Zealanders.
Read MoreNew Zealand Nourishment.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Don’t know your paua from your horopito? Here's all you need to know about New Zealand’s wondrous indigenous ingredients.
Read MoreBloc magazine.
Welcome to the winter 2020-21 issue of Bloc magazine, where we have curated a wealth of interesting articles to enjoy while waiting to resume your travels.
We explore the best of Britain, with seaside destinations featuring heavily, and discover some stunning supercars along with news of the future of fine dining... along with a log more.
There are the usual features; Meeting the Bloc team, our favourite shows to stream and the pick of Bloc's social media.
Don't forget to sign up to Bloc's VIP Guest List, which makes you eligible for free room upgrades, free coffee and be the first to hear about our blockbuster VIP competitions.
We hope that this magazine provides you with some insight and entertainment on your journey.