Even though I don't have my PPL yet, I don't think I'll be flying well away from my local area as there's pretty much a lot to see here, maybe have a few trips around Scotland, there are some places I would like to see, although I'll probably have few longer trips. Sometimes it's good to just get out if you know what I mean (?). Plus even after few years of flying there's no damn way you have seen everything
Also depends on what you like and on budget
Others might hate flying in their local area, but that's just them.
You worked hard to get to where you are right now. So do what you like.