For someone who spends all her time day dreaming about travel, 2013 turned out to be quite the year of travel. In 2013 I visited 11 countries, two in North America and nine in Europe, and more than 40 cities.

As 2013 comes to an end, making way for new travel destinations in 2014, here’s a look at 13 of my favorite travel moments of the year, in order of occurrence.

Favorite Travel Moments of 2013

Chicago

The beginning of my year of travel in Chicago, Illinois 

Houston

First time on a Major League Baseball stadium field in Houston, Texas 

San Antonio

Horse back riding in the mountains outside of San Antonio, Texas

 Tampa Bay

Meeting Bruce Bochy, manager of the San Francisco Giants, in Tampa Bay, Florida 

Walt Disney World Resort

Saying goodbye to five years of magic at Walt Disney World, Florida

Lake Tahoe

Family bonding with my wonderful siblings in Lake Tahoe, California 

Paris

Beginning my European dreams in Paris, France

 Rome

Exploring Italy with my Italian friend Alessandra in Rome, Italy 

Madrid

Making a new life abroad in Madrid, Spain 

 Portugal

Surfing the waves near Oporto, Portugal 

Ireland

Spending time with my mom and sister in Ireland 

Denmark

Being introduced to a fabulous city by my mom in Copenhagen, Denmark

Switzerland

Skiing the Alps in Interlaken, Switzerland

How many of these places have you been to? What are your favorite travel moments of 2013? Tweet me your thoughts @laurensalisbury or leave a comment below!