Timelapses from the hiking trails surrounding Stepandsminda in the Kazbegi area of Georgia. Including the trails leading to the Gergeti Trinity Church and towards the Gergeti glacier near Mount Kazbeg and trails surrounding Ioane Natlismcemeli to the east of Stepantsminda. Recorded with a GoPro Hero 5 Black.

Some sights from the October 14, 2018 Mtskhetoba – Svetitskhovloba (მცხეთობა-სვეტიცხოვლობა) festival in Mtskheta. Mtskhetoba is an annual celebration held each year on October 14th in Mtskheta. The Georgian Catholicos-Patriarch leads a liturgy in the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and street fairs fill the surrounding town. You can catch a marshrutka from the Didube Metro Station in Tbilisi, though you may have to hunt a bit to find a return ride.

Travelling third class on a Soviet-era train to Tbilisi.

The 17th Francophonie Summit (XVIIe Sommet de la Francophonie) is underway in Yerevan. Here's a quick look around the Village de la Francophonie which is open to the public and has exhibitions from nations across the Francosphere.

The Ararat region is frequently hazy, but I managed to catch Mount Ararat on a perfectly clear day while visiting Khor Virap.

Novarank Monastery is framed by brilliant red rocks lining the sides of the canyon.

The Shaki Waterfall in Syunik Province is one of Armenia's most stunning sights.

This is raw video from the front window of the Wings of Tatev aerial tramway in Armenia. It is the longest reversible aerial tramway built in only one section, and holds the record for Longest non-stop double track cable car.

Today marked the 27th Independence Day of Armenia. In 1991, 99.5% of the Armenian people voted in favor of seceding from the crumbling Soviet Union and finally establishing a sovereign Armenian state. Fireworks kick off in Republic Square in the evening with a spectacular display launched in front of the history museum. This video was shot using a GoPro Hero5 Black positioned along the edge of the Republic Square fountain pool.

Many of the churches at Armenia's monastery sites are still active places of worship.

Early morning in Arabkir District. I'm in Armenia and will be covering this hidden gem for the next several months.