I was wondering if it's possible to purchase bitcoins in person? Anywhere in the world? Something that wouldn't leave financial records of my purchases? Making a deposit too would be good. Would anyone else be interested in it?
Its possible. I usually send Bitcoin to my friends and sometimes they also send to me. I dont mostly buy from exchanges, not when I can even buy cheaper from people around who are willing to sell at a rate that is way more cheaper than what the exchanges would offer.
But for your safety and to avoid being scammed, you should never try to do business with a stranger, better to buy from Localbitcoin.com or Paxful. If there is any local seller where you live, then buy from him/her.