Yes all a myth. Europe is far nicer, more substance somehow, Asia too. Not sure that I envy the Americans in any way, certainly not culturally. I do have a small weakness, Gap jeans, slim fit in extra large, waist size 33. Im not large but I like the cut with a loose fit at least two sizes. We don't have Gap here so I am forced to travel there every once in awhile and do some shopping, usually LA.

America is more like a little convenience store. New York (and London) I think are the most over rated cities in the world. Hot dogs yeach! I prefer San Francisco the deli's are better and memories sweeter.