The world is very big, with many beautiful places and many special cultures. Every long-distance trip may allow you to understand a little more about the world. So are you willing to spend time and money traveling to various places?
The question should not be if I am willing to spend money on traveling but if I have money to spend. Everyone knows if you travel it can't be done for free. Public transport is expensive so is a plane and one has to stay overnight somewhere. Hostel, B&B, hotel, camping, there's a price tag for everything. Food, touristic trips, guide, bodyguard, souvenirs, travel insurance, clothes, mosquito net, sunglasses, first aid kit...
Once at the destination it's hopefully what is expected and paid for. If this isn't the case it's looking for another location which costs more money.
I travelled and if it comes to expenses it easily goes above the budget. If it comes to me I will not spend more than I have. I know many take a loan to travel but to me a trip is not worth being in debt. I would not enjoy spending and my trip of I know back home I have to find a way to make ends meet and pay off for 6-8 months.
I don't believe if I'm a tourist I see how other cultures live for real. It more likely is a quick peep in a kitchen. It's more likely the best is shown or what they believe tourists like or will pay for. The world is big but I am fine with staying home with my dog. Internet shows the world and at the end of the day I can sleep in my own bed!