Press & Media

Hello, I’m Janine Wenzel.

I have been a passionate travel and hiking blogger and content creator for many years, creating authentic, visually appealing content that inspires people to travel and enjoy outdoor adventures.

More about me

Are you interested in an interview with me?

As a hiking and tourism expert, I can contribute to the following topics:

  • Career changer: from IT consultant to full-time blogger.
  • Emigrating from Germany to Austria.
  • Hiking tips for Europe: inspiration for day trips and multi-day hikes.
  • Traveling alone: Personal experiences as a solo hiker.
  • Non-fiction author: my books Hiking for the Soul – Styria and Hiking for the Soul – Carinthia.
  • Founder of the outdoor blog Gepackt & Los!
  • Founder of the platform wandernsteiermark.at with a regional focus.
  • Tour planning: Effective use of hiking apps and planning tips.

I am available for various media formats.

  • Interviews: Personal insights and professional expertise.
  • Accompanied hikes: Live insights during a hike.

Write me an e-mail to kontakt@janinewenzel.at. I look forward to your message.

About me

  • Apprenticeship as an office administrator
  • Studied business informatics with a semester abroad in Australia
  • First solo hike in New Zealand in 2014
  • Hike on the Machu Picchu in 2015
  • World trip in 2016
  • Launch of the outdoor blog Gepackt & Los! in 2018
  • Relocation from Germany to Austria in 2019
  • First book publication Hiking for the Soul Styria in 2023
  • Foundation of the tour portal wandernsteiermark.at
  • Various collaborations with tourism regions in Europe (references)
  • Second book publication Hiking for the Soul Carinthia in 2025

Image material for download

The following photos are free for use under copyright “© Janine Wenzel”. Further photos can be downloaded here.

In the media

I was also a guest on several podcasts: ON(E)WARDS, Wanderwach & Kaffee und L’Abroad – Der Reise-Podcast