Interesting perspective. Sorry you didn’t enjoy your trip. Happiness has to come from within. If you are reasonably happy, then experiences are a better way to spend money than objects. But nothing external can make you happy. We love to travel and have lived overseas most of my adult life. But I hate traveling alone. Did it once to Spain in college and hated it. But traveling with friends and family is about as good as life gets, in my opinion. Why would you drink wine or eat pizza if you don’t want to? Best to not let others dictate your life so much. Find what you enjoy and someone you enjoy it with.