I think it’s a great experience. You do need to be well prepared though and be on guard. I know too many people who tried drugs there and went crazy…there’s a lot going on.
But if you stick with a good crowd, go daven, and don’t accept anything but food and water from others to put into your body (and don’t accept anything to put in your suitcase) you should be fine.
I know lots of other people who WAIT for it every year!
People are very unique. You don’t find yourself having a better connecting in certain shuls? I feel more connected by the kosel? Our environment does greatly affect us and can help move us spiritually. I love nature, I feel more connected davening in a forest than me own room or a bus ANYTIME.