Bucket List Travel Where to be in 2023

Planning your international travel for the coming year? Here are a few must-see destinations that have exciting events scheduled for 2023.

Egypt

Last year marked the centennial of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb. Many high-profile projects, including the much-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, are finally set to open this year. Said to be the world’s largest archaeological museum, the space will contain many priceless items including all objects excavated from Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Our travel tips: Book early for next year – some popular Nile River cruises have already sold out for 2023. We suggest travelling with a small group adventure company as the easiest and most comfortable way to travel around Egypt.

Venice

The Venice Architecture Biennale runs in 2023 from 20 May to 26 November, with global exhibits curated by Lesley Lokko. Architecture lovers will also want to visit the Procuratie Vecchie, the 16th-century building along St. Mark's Square. Its façade is one of Italy’s most photographed and after the completion of a five-year refurbishment, you can now visit the inside.

Our travel tips: The most exciting way to arrive in Venice is via train into the Venezia Santa Lucia Railway Station, which is just a 20 minute walk from the Grand Canal.

Vienna

Austria’s capital city may be old – like, Holy Roman Empire old – but 2023 will see new life in this historic destination. This year is the 150th anniversary of the Vienna World’s Fair and the celebrations include 12 months of cultural events. It’s also the 300th anniversary of the opening of the Belvedere. The palatial museum is mounting an art nouveau exhibit featuring 90 Gustav Klimt works, which is happening in February.

Our travel tips: Spend a few extra days here and soak up the vibe of all the anniversary celebrations and perhaps enjoy a stay at the recently opened luxury 5 Star Hotel Rosewood Vienna, set in a neoclassical building that was previously an apartment building where Mozart lived.

December was a busy month for your local brigade, responding to 82 incidents including:

• 29 structures (including fire alarms)

• 1 hazmat

• 8 rescues

• 2 vegetation fires

• 22 minor incidents

• 32 medical responses

• 2 natural disasters