Yes, it is about numbers...but not in the way you think. 10 hours challenging yourself in terms of environment/operation/climate etc are worth far more than 100 hours in the ‘Local area”.
Those that have “spread their wings”🤪 are generally far better situationally and operationally. I’d recommend doing a bit in all of the OP but then you’ll spend more money travelling between. Whilst cost is an issue it should not be the only consideration.