About me

My name is Rigina Bountala, and I am a local from the island of Skopelos. I studied Archaeology at the Department of History, Archaeology and Social Anthropology at the University of Thessaly in Volos, and later specialized in Coaching at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. 

As an oral history researcher with the Istorima project, I have collected 36 oral testimonies from local residents, preserving memories, traditions, and personal experiences that bring the island's past to life. In 2022, my first written contribution was published, marking an important step in sharing this work with a wider audience. Whether guiding visitors or designing cultural experiences, I aim to connect people with Skopelos through authentic stories, local insight, my family's traditional micro-shipbuilding workshop and a warm, personal approach.