Sounds like a lot of work!
It seems you are almost done - If I had known about your plans earlier I would have recommended you to check out TravelFeed Hosting! Easier than WordPress, fully integrated with Hive and complete with useful features such as an interactive map and a no-code site builder.
Some examples of blogs that are already online:
https://wanderein.com/
https://klubwloczykijow.truvvl.blog/
https://travelwritemoney.com/
RE: The Slow Resurrection of 'Tales of the Urban Explorer'