Penelope is an artist and painting tutor with a rich history of solo travel, particularly to India, Nepal and SE Asia, always with the aim to paint the beautiful and the unexpected. These days she prefers to travel in the company of others and to stay in places which have a quirky and authentic charm. With a keen eye for the original touch, she has stayed in a huge variety of hotels, some of which she has enjoyed reviewing for The Hotel Guru. www.penelopeantice.com