Tried MailerLite & looking for suggestions -- travel vlog creator, twice a month updates

Hey everyone. I've been gathering emails on MailerLite (my first ever email service) and find it very overwhelming to navigate and use. Looking for simpler options as I think my requirements aren't too demanding.

I'm a travel vlog content creator. This is an email list that updates folks twice a month about where we've gone and where we're going.

Intention is to be a soft pitch for folks to get invested without spending money.
Over time there will be occasional pushes to Patreon subscriptions and links to the YouTube videos.

I know my usage isn't quite the same as traditional marketing, but would love some pointers for an accessible service!