Bored Tourists
Ever had a holiday that wasn’t what you hoped for? 'Bored Tourists' explores the phenomenon of travelling to a foreign country with every intention of being inspired by it, only to be left feeling bemused, bored or half asleep...
The Best of London this Winter
Get into the festive spirit with our top picks for making the most of London this winter.
BLOC's Winter Travel Picks
Heading off to the slopes this winter? Check out some of our favourite must-have items...
Birmingham NYE BLOC Hotel Offer
Start 2019 in style with the exclusive BLOC Birmingham New Year's Eve Package.
BLOC Hotels Best Winter Holidays 2019
Are you already daydreaming of swapping your umbrella for a beach parasol? Thought so. Because now is the perfect time to start planning your winter getaway.
The Best of Binge - Autumn 2018
There are so many great shows across an array of streaming services that it's hard to know where to begin. Here are a few of our favourites...
The Art of Not Drinking
Data released last May from the Office for National Statistics shows the proportion of adults who said they drank alcohol was at the lowest level on record...
Second-City Street Food
Birmingham’s street food has come a long way since Alex’s Pie Stand of the city’s 60s Brumbeat era... Nick Byng, editor of Grapevine Birmingham, guides us through the best of Brum's street eats...
The Best of Birmingham this Autumn
As the leaves begin to fall and nights grow longer across the city, we've compiled the best events taking place in Birmingham this Autumn.
Bricks and Mortar for Baked in Brick
The interior of the restaurant is inspired by Lee’s journey to date and is home to a full-size mini cooper, which he used to grill over...
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