On the easternmost part of Java there are three volcanoes that all are nature reserves; Bromo-Tengger, the Yang plateau and the Ijen plateau with Gunung Raung to the extreme east. There are also three additional reserves in this area, all located by the coast; Baluran animal reserve at the north east part, the most easily accessible, the Alas Purwo reserve on the south east part and the Meru Betiri reserve at the south coast.

The entire area around Bandung can offer a beautiful countryside with high mountains, hot springs and large tee plantations. The most easily accessible area is north of the city, with maybe the largest attraction; the Tangkuban Prahu volcano. Also south of the city you can find volcanoes to climb or tea plantations to admire, but this area is less developed for visitors and not as easily accessible.

Surabaya is East Java's largest and Indonesia's second largest city with a population somewhere between 3 and 4 million. Traditionally the city is one of the most important commercial port and trading center in South East Asia, it's harbor is Indonesia's second largest after Tanjung Priok in Jakarta, protected by the Madura island just east of Surabaya.

Bandung is the capital of the Sundanese and of West Java. It's population is today about 2 million, and that makes Bandung the fourth largest city in Indonesia. It is located at a relatively high altitude, about 800 meter above sea level, and it has a comfortable climate. This is one of the reasons why Bandung is a very popular place among expats, foreigners who live here for shorter or longer periods, it is also a popular destination among the Indonesians.