Kemoy Martin
Kemoy Martin is a Jamaican-born travel creator sharing destination guides, cultural stories and practical ways to make memorable trips more affordable.
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Travel With KemoyOverview
- Roots
- Born in Kingston, Jamaica; raised in Brooklyn, New York.
- Education
- Biology degree from Morgan State University.
- Work
- Travel creator, entrepreneur and speaker.
- Breakout
- A viral speakeasy video grew into a series about hidden bars around the world.
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How it started.
Kemoy was born in Kingston and grew up in Brooklyn. On his website, he recalls graduating from Morgan State University with a biology degree, struggling to find work in his field and taking a caseworker job before moving into entrepreneurship and travel content.
Finding his audience.
On Dear Future Wifey, he explained that a viral video about a speakeasy helped his audience grow. He followed it with a series visiting hidden bars around the world. He also recalled meeting Memphis Tourism at TravelCon, which led to his first paid destination partnership.
Where the work has taken him.
His work now combines destination guides, local culture and advice on affordable luxury travel. In 2025, Travel Noire named him its Top Travel Influencer. In May 2026, he wrote that his travels had reached 87 countries and announced plans to cover Cannes Lions as press and media.
Creditschronological, newest first
Travel writing
- 2026Montenegro and Bosnia Travel GuideCreator and travel guide writer
- 2026Vietnam Travel GuideCreator and travel guide writer
- 2025A World on a Plate: Discovering Global Flavors in Abu DhabiCreator and travel guide writer
Podcast appearances
Awards
Quotes
the world rewards those who show up.Kemoy Martin, Travel With Kemoy
In his May 2026 Cannes Lions announcement, he described the belief behind his approach to travel and creative work.
Trivia
- He studied biology before building a career around travel.
- His early speakeasy series took him to more than 50 hidden bars, according to his Dear Future Wifey interview.
- He packs running sneakers so he can keep up his morning runs while away.
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