Planning a solo trip is a great way to kick off a new year, especially if the location is walkable, with plenty of museums, shops, and restaurants to discover. If you don’t know where to go, check out the best 2023 solo travel destination for your zodiac sign for inspiration.
Part modern metropolis, part ancient city, Istanbul has a lot to offer self-determined Aries. During your solo trip, take a tour of the Antique Gems of Instanbul, Topkapι Palace museum, the Spice Bazaar, and an air balloon ride to Cappadocia.
Lisbon is a great city for the sentimental water sign Cancer to visit because it’s a seaside city with fascinating cultural history. Walk around the old town Alfama District, tour the Lisbon Cathedral, or go surfing where the Tagus Estuary meets the Atlantic Ocean.
Leos are always on the lookout for a new outfit to shine in, so where better to go shopping than in Italy’s fashion capital? From Milan, Leos can soak up the sun at nearby Lake Como, visit the Duomo di Milano, or see an opera at the Teatro alla Scala.
Sagittarius aren’t afraid to travel solo — in fact, the further from home, the better. This curious fire sign won’t be bored exploring New Delhi, with the famous Qutub Minar and Swaminarayan Akshardham buildings as well as the ancient step well site Agrasen ki Baoli.
Ambitious, earthy Capricorns should head to the shining capital city of Bangkok for a getaway fit for an out-of-office boss. Unwind with a Thai massage after visiting the gold Wat Pho Reclining Buddha, the iconic Grand Palace, and Bangkok National Museum of Thai artifacts.
The “Pink City” of India will fascinate explorative and creative Aquarius. Your first stop should be the Hawa Mahal “Pink Palace” to snap a rosy selfie, then see the view at the Gaitor Ki Chhatriyan royal tombs, and explore the Indian village of Chokhi Dhani.
Dreamy and adaptable Pisces will feel at home in the walkable, pastel streets of Scandinavian Copenhagen. It’s known as an especially safe city for women solo travels, and boasts shopping at Strøget street, canal tours, The Rosenborg Castle Park and Museum, and Christiansborg Palace.