We in the 21st Century living in a developed Country are totally, totally spoiled. Just ask anyone who lives in a developing Country.
Better still; try living in one yourself for some time rather than just passing through as a tourist living in 5 star luxuries.
It was 20 years ago that I lived in Malaysia for 3 years. I loved living in Georgetown on Penang Island. The people were beautiful, the scenery breathtaking and the food from the Mukan stall