Animated Explainer

We trace back the journey of new cultures and spiritual enlightenment that inspired a couple to write the Lonely Planet guidebooks. Join us on the Hippie Trail of stop motion and whimsical drawings.

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Writer and interviewer: Barry Neild
Art direction: Ignacio Osorio, Elisa Solinas
Video design and animation: Agne Jurkenaite
Additional video design: Daisy Mella Roca, Emma Beinish
Senior video producer: Temujin Doran
Video producers: Sofia Couceiro, Teodora Preda
Planning producer: Angelica Pursley

Awards: 2022 Emmy for Outstanding Graphic Design & Art Direction