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The ‘Bartering Economy’ is Thriving on this Greek Island

Posted on October 9, 2025October 9, 2025 By bluecrabcrew

Ikaria, an island in the Aegean Sea about seven hours east of Athens, operates on a barter economy, but it’s not just about avoiding money.  It’s about resisting the kind of detachment that money can create.

What It’s Like to Trade for Food and Lodging on Greece’s Bartering Island
https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/ikaria-greece-barter-island  


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