I’m travelling again friends and this time it’s an adventure. First up Qatar for World Cup to see Canada play Croatia (36 years since they have been there). Then after that the hubby and I are off to Nusa Penida, a 40 min boat ride off of Bali, Indonesia for several days of diving and snorkeling with Scuba Junkie. We cannot wait!

So in honour of this trip, I thought it would be fun to do a blog post of vintage “Visit Indonesia” travel posters from the 1930s-1950s.

Let the travel fun begin!

Vintage Travel Posters for Indonesia

1930’s – 1950’s

1950s travel poster: “Bali, Island of a Thousand Colours – Indonesia”.

1950s travel poster: "Bali, Island of a Thousand Colours - Indonesia". Featuring an illustration of women carrying food on their heads outside of a temple.

Source: Abe Books

1938 travel poster for travel to Java Indonesia via Royal Netherlands Indies Airways.

1930s vintage travel poster for travel to Java Indonesia via royal netherlands indies airways

Source: Pinterest

Visit Java Indonesia (“The Garden of the East”). Only 38 hours from Singapore via KPM.

Vintage Travel Poster for Java Indonesia., showcasing all the things you can see on the island. Only 38 hours from Singapore via KPM

Source: Pinterest

1955 poster for Batak Village in North Sumatra Indonesia.

1950s Travel Poster from 1955 for Batak Village in North Sumatra Indonesia.

Source: Pinterest

1950s KLM Poster showcasing a flight attendant holding a map of all the places you can go with the airline (Like Jakarta).

1950s vintage KLM Royal dutch Airlines showcasing an map illustration of the places they travel while a flight attendant holds onto the map

Source: Pinterest

1930s – Travellers Official Information Bureau of Netherland India – Java, Sumatra, Bali.

1930s vintage travel poster for travel to Java - Sumatra - Bali - The Wonder Isles of Colour

Source: Picture This Gallery

Indonesia Hindu Temples In Central Java, 1950s poster.

1950s Travel Poster -Indonesia Hindu Temples In Central Java 1950 - original vintage poster

Source: Antikbar

New York -Far East. 1950s poster for travel to the Far East featuring a Balinese dancer in traditional dress.

1950s vintage travel poster for travel to Indonesia Bali featuring a balinese dancer in traditional dress via royal dutch airways

Source: Picture This Gallery

I believe this is a 1930s poster from the fashions on our couple in the middle of this beautiful ad.

Vintage 1930s travel poster for Java, Bali, Sumatra.

Java is a popular destination.

Vintage travel poster-visit Java Indonesia

Source: Pinterest

Visit Bali Indonesia with Garuda-Indonesian Airways.

I’m not sure of the era of this poster (and the next), but I thought it was so lovely that I just had to share.

vintage travel poster-visit bali indonesia with garuda indonesian airways image features a bali dancer

Source: Pinterest

Rangda, the Queen of Witches. A scene from the lion dance -Bali. Poster from the Indonesian Council for Tourism.

Source: Pinterest

I hope you enjoyed these beautiful travel posters, I thought the artwork was simply stunning and it’s making me even more excited for my trip!

Have you been to Indonesia? Share what you loved about it in the comments section below.

Further Reading:

Vintage Travel:

Would you like to see Indonesia yourself? Viator is a tour company I have used on several of my trips and they have lots of fun tour options for these amazing country. Take a look at some of the options below!

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Thanks for spending time at the Vintage Inn! See you soon!

Liz

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