Explore the Dutch East Indies with a trusted guide to its cities, harbors, and scenic routes. This book compiles practical travel details from the Royal Packet Company era to help planning and navigation.
Originally published in 1903 and compiled by the Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij, this edition offers a broad look at travel across a string of islands. It covers preparation, language notes, living conditions, and routes that connect Java, Sumatra, Borneo, Celebes, the Moluccas, and beyond through ship and rail links.
The volume presents a mix of practical advice, place-by-place sections, and historical context, making it a valuable reference for travelers, researchers, and those curious about the era’s travel network and tropical destinations.
- Detailed itineraries and excursion ideas across major Indonesian ports and interior regions.
- Practical information on currency, language notes, and living guidelines for travelers.
- Descriptions of hotels, transport services, and railway connections that linked distant locales.
- Context on the Royal Packet Company’s routes and the broader travel landscape of the time.
Ideal for readers interested in historical travel, maritime routes, and the early infrastructure that shaped regional exploration.