Well I'm also from a country where many countries require a visa, so not having to obtain a visa to travel was never my expectation. Being able to have that expectation might be your privilege instead.
My friend is Vietnamese. Even though she's fairly wealthy, owns two houses and has her own business, she's been turned down for a European tourist visa twice, presumably because she applied at a single female and they don't want sex workers. Each application costs her a few hundred dollars. It's not just a matter of applying for a visa.
Meanwhile, I have an EU passport. I've traveled to around 30 countries. The only time I was even briefly questioned by immigration was coming in to Australia. Every other time it was just an immediate stamp and wave through.
