The Damsel Collective – a social hub for women+
The Damsel Collective is a radical new space for women+ to connect in Hackney, London. Here’s everything you need to know.
AuthorTim Firmager
The sub-culture of cottaging – is it as notorious as ever?
Cottaging is a sub-culture of gay cruising, specifically the anonymous sex between men in a public lavatory. So in 2025, is cottaging still popular and how does it interplay with our use of technology?
Review: Jungle Brunch – Chotto Matte, Soho – London
Chotto Matte Soho launched its latest bottomless brunch offering – Jungle Brunch in October, offering a blend of Japanese and Peruvian food with free flowing bubbles and cocktails. We at Vada of course had to drop in to find out how this fit’s into Soho flourishing food scene.
Review: Devil Wears Prada Afternoon Tea
Gird your loins, Devil Wears Prada Afternoon Tea has arrived at The Coral Room, just round the corner from the Dominion Theatre, London. For those wanting to extend their Runway experience or just find another way to rejoice in the cult, fashion film, read on for our review.
Destination – what to do in Quinta do Lago besides golfing
Vada recently visited Quinta do Lago – Europe’s finest golf, leisure and lifestyle resort in the Algarve. We expectedly encountered a lot of golf and golfers, but were keen to find out what else Quinta do Lago offers for those just wanting to enjoy the lifestyle on holiday without a set of clubs.
Hotel review: The Magnolia hotel, Quinta do Lago – Portugal
Vada visited Quinta do Lago – Europe’s finest golf, leisure and lifestyle resort in the Algarve. During our stay we stayed at the resort’s The Magnolia Hotel. The resort provided the accommodation, here is our review.
Restaurant review: Zia Lucia, Chelsea – London
We head to the new location for pizzeria Zia Lucia in Fulham Broadway to check out what the latest neighbourhood venue offers.
Hotel review: Andaz London Liverpool Street
We checked into Andaz London Liverpool Street to find out what a stay there is like for a gay couple including what the hotel has to offer.
Paradox Museum London – the newest place to visit in Knightsbridge
Paradox Museum joins London’s growing number of experiential venues, this franchise focussing on optical illusions for both adults and children. We were invited to launch day, here’s all there is to know.
Restaurant review: NYnLON at Hyatt Regency Regency, London Blackfriars
We were invited to try out NYnLON, a New York-meets-London restaurant, in The Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars hotel. Here’s what we thought.