The system of Steemit can be quite hard to grasp; some of the top posts actually pay for votes, other have managed to build a network of people who regularly upvote them, even if they produce low-quality content. There is a lot wrong with the system, but in the end, high-quality content will always pay off sooner or later, it just takes some persistance :) Excited about your upcoming posts in #travelfeed!
Btw, we do have a Discord chat server to connect with other travellers from Steemit, you are welcome to join if you like! https://discord.gg/jWWu73H