Not everyone has money for first class and high end hotels. Have you traveled most you life, or a lavish vacation once a year. I've been liing out of a backpack traveling the world for 10 years, and couldn't disagree with you more. You look very wealthy and a great earner in your suit and tie photo. But I think you are out of touch with the average westerner who can't come up with an extra 500 dollars if they tried and are on average 5k in debt. For many the only way to travel is on a shoe string budget. Much respect -Dan "World Travel Pro"