You're not seeing any complaints from me about traveling. I'm fine where I'm at. I'm just pointing out the flaws in the parent's reasoning, and explaining why it might not be appealing to people that do have a genuine interest in traveling.
The parent's reasoning is meant for people who do have a "genuine interest in traveling" so I fail to see the flow.
I did say: "if you actually want to visit the world that is, and not just want it to fall on you lap while you enjoy everything else at the same time".
The observation that (advice about travelling) "might not interest those who are not interested in travelling" seems redundant to me.
If I were still single (and younger), I would have taken that $10K and lived an awesome 6 months abroad. But 15 years ago my priorities were a fast-ish car, a nice apartment, eating out every night, and trying to impress a girl (now my wife). It's worked out well for me regardless.
[edit]Your attitude comes off as very entitled BTW. You complain about "...don't spend my money on anything nice, having fun, or treating myself to something special". Oh woe is me, I can't travel the world and buy that latest iphone and fancy new clothes...sheesh!