Posted by Capitalism and the Invisible Hand of the Market can be felt around the world, in all markets, in all countries, and in all societies. Here is a slideshow of the top seven places you can travel to to experience ancient marketing, haggling, and bartering as it has been practiced for centuries:
Floating Market, Williamstad, Curacao.Exactly as the Dutch established in the early 1700s.
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico - ancient trading site of Mayan Empire
The Plaka, Athens, Greece. A tourist and shopping destination near the acropolis in the shadow of the Parthenon for centuries.
Khan El Khalili, Cairo, Egypt. Coffee, spices, fabrics, and carved goods from the time of the 1700s.
Ketchikan, Alaska, United States. Town on bridges remaining from the gold rush days, notable for gold, totem poles, fabrics, and local foods.
Zanzibar, Zanzibar Archipelago, Indian Ocean. An island of spices untouched since the colonial days, with influences of the Middle East, Europe, and India.
Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey. Gold, leather goods, spices, and genie lanterns exactly as it was during the Ottomans.
Masaii Mara & Serengeti Reserves, Tanzania. Ancestoral homeland of Masaii warrior tribe featuring brightly colored fabrics, spices, and handmade items.
Faneuli Hall Marketplace, Boston, United States - not a trading post as it was during colonial times, but still has a "feel" to it.
