So did I, when I did it! And I still dabble a little now. However, I've been there done that, worked my bollocks off for years running a business, which has fortunately now allowed me to have fun and spend more time with the people I love. For me, that's what working is all about
: simply a means to an end.
I'm not saying that this applies to you, but too many folk's lives in this country revolve around work [it becomes all-consuming], either because they've got no choice, as they're in debt up to their eyeballs and/or need to work until their dotage, simply to fund the lifestyle they lead - or as something to put all their energy into because, in reality, they've got nothing else, which I sympathise with, but find rather sad.
That's why in the UK we have one of the worst work/life balances in the world, work the longest hours, and everyone's stressed out to buggery.... Sorry, feck that!
Anyway, I also love travelling abroad and meeting interesting people, but usually while I'm on holiday!
Marco.