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>Why do you feel better when you go to Europe, or even to Disneyland?

Probably because you're on vacation?

Why is there nothing that walkable city enthusiasts will claim walkable cities won't fix?

I'm not on vacation and Europe has been great for me mentally. Similarly, I hate when I go back to the US.

For me the walkability benefit in Europe is almost offset by the overabundance of diesel exhaust fumes.

Whereabouts are you? I remember in 2008 I visited and it seemed like the whole continent stank of diesel but it's much better now, or my sense of smell has weakened. I'm in the Netherlands and there's not too many cars on the road compared to many other places, though.

Right. I also feel good on road trips.

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