Re-read my question, I think you're slightly misunderstanding my point. To quote my original post, "I traveled a fair share too and generally enjoyed & learned from it, but so do I when I simply spend holidays staying in my hometown reading, socializing/partying with friends, spending time with loved ones, coding, gaming, and resting."

I'm not excluding the occasional travel and am very much enjoying it and trying new things. What I am questioning is the extreme prevalence of travel in off-time for some people for whom travel seems to be the only way to spend holidays.

More poetically (but probably a bit patronizing, thus my original post which instead asks questions): traveling is cool, and staying at home is fine too. Next time you're planning holidays, what if you gave yourself the chance to appreciate your surroundings in a way you're not necessarily doing while in your regular job routine? You don't have to board a plane to see new things. Chill out. Meditate or try to build something if that's your kick. Go have a walk around the neighborhood. Take your time.