LOL, too true.
Interesting thread, this. When I had a job that involved travelling around England and staying in cheap hotels, I was surprised how much of the basic stuff I used when camping was just as useful in hotels. I just added a mini immersion heater instead of my stove as kettles are not always supplied.
With my mini cookpot and sierra cup and a small supply of noodles/couscous/dried sausage and instant coffee I could rustle up a cheap and quick meal in places or at times when meals were not readily available nearby. Being self-employed, I was reluctant to spend good money on Little Chef type high-priced junk food.
Besides, I like to be self reliant as much as possible.