What about when "daily drill included exploration, learning and finding hidden tasty morsels" becomes the addiction?

Mmm, French cheese.... Belgian beer ...

I just spent three months gallavanting around Europe with my wife and young child, despite being technically homeless. During which time, I successfully quit smoking. However, many people's conservative rational/peer-pressure response to my situation would be "don't spend money" and "buy a house".

Conincidence, or not?