Lost Your Passport 24-hour Before A Flight? I did.
I hope you never have to go through what I went through. I lost my passport the before a trip to the islands. Talk about [...]
Caribbean Castaways Podcast: Episode 1
You know the phrase, If you're not moving forward, you're falling behind? Well that's the real deal Castaways. I (Ryan) love experimenting and trying new [...]
What’s In A Name? RumShopRyan.com To CaribbeanCastaways.com
Changes. Change is a constant in life. Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's bad. Most of the time we are resistant to change and fight it [...]
A Wedding Reception Fit For Castaways
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and love is in the air. That's why this new bride has been reminiscing about the weekend when [...]
Where To Fall Asleep On Captiva Island
Before we tell you all about the Captiva Island Inn, we need to set the scene for you. The beaches are covered with collectable seashells. [...]
Announcing The New Design For RumShopRyan.com
Maybe you've noticed or maybe you haven't, but back in December I put a hold on new blog posts. There was serious work to be [...]
A Salty Proposal to a Beautiful Mermaid
She said YES!!! The following is a behind the scenes look at a special moment that was a long time coming. You'll see how my [...]
Part 2: A Trip That Wasn’t – Lessons Learned on the High Seas
...And the conclusion of A Trip That Wasn't. If you are just joining in, you can read about Part 1 right here. Grab a life [...]
Part 1: A Trip That Wasn’t – Lessons Learned on the High Seas
...And when he handed me the emergency life beacon and told us to put lifejackets on, I knew it was time to pray. If you [...]
The REAL Life of a Caribbean Blogger
There are many dream jobs out there. Teacher, stock broker, business owner, boat captain, it all depends where your passions lie. What about Caribbean Blogger, [...]
Nearly Busted In Grenada
What's the first thing you think of when you think of the Grenada? Hopefully it's gracious people, nice beaches, the smell of spices, and an [...]
Beach Ethics – The Unwritten Rules of the Sand
I wrote this story back in 2011 but thought it needed to be brought back to life. Castaway Crystal and I this past Sunday on [...]
A Look Back At 2014
Time. You can't see it or touch it, but you sure as hell can feel it. Goodbye 2014, hello 2015. Wednesdays are usually reserved for [...]
Merry Christmas To All You Caribbean Castaways!
Merry Christmas Castaways! I'd like to take this time to thank each and everyone of you for reading RumShopRyan.com and allowing me to share our [...]
The New Ocean Inspired Tattoo
Like many of you, my love for the Caribbean runs deep into my bones. It's more than just a lifestyle that we live, it's part [...]
