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    Here Are 17 Places You Should Consider Booking A Trip To In 2023

    Cure that serious case of wanderlust.

    Michele Bird
    by Michele Bird

    BuzzFeed Contributor

    We recently asked the BuzzFeed Community where they'd love to take a trip to in 2023.

    Leighton Meester, Katie Cassidy and Selena Gomez in Monte Carlo
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    Here are the must-see destinations you should consider adding to your travel bucket list this year:

    1. Jordan

    Aerial view of historical architecture in Petra
    Nick Brundle Photography / Getty Images

    "Every year for my birthday I solo travel to a new country. This year I would like to go to Jordan. It’s not yet a hugely popular destination, and there is so much beautiful history and architecture to see and incredible food to experience. I also want to live out my Indiana Jones dreams, horse riding through Petra."

    —pippabalshaw

    2. Italy

    Aerial view of Italy
    Artur Debat / Getty Images

    "This past year was a whirlwind for me. I was diagnosed as being on the spectrum and my partner of 17 years broke up with me, so I felt like I needed to do something for myself for once. This summer I am taking a solo cruise that travels throughout the Mediterranean (Italy, Greece, and France), and next summer another solo cruise that visits England, the northern coast of Europe, and Iceland."

    —niceprepster

    3. Antarctica

    A glacier in Antarctica
    Patrick J Endres - Alaskaphotogr / Getty Images

    —alext4e3fc38a7

    4. Japan

    Aerial view of a landmark in Japan
    Witthaya Prasongsin / Getty Images

    —25jmb01

    5. Germany

    German flags in front of a building
    Hiroshi Higuchi / Getty Images

    "I haven’t been to Europe since I was a baby. We went to Germany to visit family and explore, although I obviously don't remember a thing. It's always been my dream to go back now in my adult years so I can actually enjoy it! I'm always imagining where I'd like to go, but right now Paris and Greece would be my dream trip. Although, I'd like to go back to Germany someday to visit my family and learn more about my heritage."

    —ellave

    6. Philippines

    A beach in the Philippines
    Simon Dannhauer / Getty Images/iStockphoto

    "I'm dreaming of visiting the Philippines."

    —francesjoys

    7. Morocco

    Aerial view of Morocco
    Henryk Sadura / Getty Images

    "I have incurable wanderlust. Every year I do several small/medium trips and one big one. This year, my big trip is going to be a tour of southern Spain and Morocco. I'm going to hit Málaga, Córdoba, and Seville before hopping over across the strait and doing a tour of Morocco's imperial cities. I'm planning to cap the trip off with a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Marrakesh followed by a traditional Berber breakfast and camel ride."

    —daniela4650330fd

    8. Barcelona

    Aerial view of Barcelona
    Pol Albarrán / Getty Images

    "Last year I traveled internationally for the first time to France, and this year I am saving up to do a summer trip to Barcelona, Spain! If I can plan the trip out right it could turn into a birthday trip."

    —aprilluty

    9. South Korea

    City street in South Korea
    Diego Mariottini / Getty Images / EyeEm

    "My daughter wants to visit Japan, and we'd both like to go to South Korea as well."

    —kellyd905

    10. Scotland

    Aerial view of cliffs in Scotland
    James Warwick / Getty Images

    "Me and my best friend are planning a trip to Scotland this year!"

    —tenequaarchie

    11. New York

    Aerial view of NYC
    Alexander Spatari / Getty Images

    "I'm planning on going to Brooklyn and Manhattan for 2023. First in September to see Sweeney Todd and go to Smorgasburg. Then again in December for my 30th birthday. I have both trips mapped out and cannot wait."

    —ashsan2093

    12. Portugal

    Aerial view of Portugal
    Sylvain Sonnet / Getty Images

    —angelbabyluvr

    13. France

    View of the Eiffel Tower
    James O'neil / Getty Images

    "I've been planning a trip to France since before COVID. We were planning for 2020 but you can guess how that went. This year I'm finally going. And on the bright side, I've got about three years of French lessons on Duolingo now."

    —panda_13

    14. Chicago

    The Bean in Chicago
    Fraser Hall / Getty Images

    "It's not a vacation per se, but I'm presenting at an academic conference next month in Chicago. I've wanted to go Chicago for several years now, and I’ve finally got a chance!"

    —kiramekisakurai

    15. Croatia

    Aerial view of Croatia
    Feng Wei Photography / Getty Images

    —cichycyrk

    16. Iceland

    Aerial view of a waterfall in Iceland
    Matteo Colombo / Getty Images

    "Solo trip to Iceland and Sweden for my yearly birthday tradition. Can’t wait!"

    —hiiii9898

    17. Wales

    Colorful buildings in Wales
    Joe Daniel Price / Getty Images

    "The best part about my international travel is I decided I’m not coming back from it! I'm headed on a 16-hour direct flight to New York where I’ll explore, then grabbing another flight to the UK. I'm spending one glorious month road-tripping around England, Wales, Ireland, and last but not least, Scotland, which is where I’ll start my next chapter of life. Just booked my one-way flights yesterday."

    —mykaiahb

    Where do you hope to visit in 2023? Share your dream destination in the comments!

    Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.