You can finish work on a Friday, jump on a cheap flight, spend the weekend in another country, and be back in London for your Monday shift. No massive annual leave plans. No expensive long-haul flights. Just quick, affordable trips whenever you feel like escaping.
Paris is closer to London than Sydney is to Melbourne.
Barcelona can cost less than a weekend in Byron.
And Croatia? It’s every bit as good as the TikToks make it look.
2.5 hours by Eurostar
Coffee by the Seine, croissants, museums, wine bars and late-night walks through the city. Surprisingly easy as a weekend trip.
1 hour flight
Canals, bikes, great nightlife and one of the easiest cities to explore in Europe.
2 hour flight
Beach clubs, tapas, rooftop bars and hot summer nights. One of the most popular London weekend escapes for Aussies.
2.5 hour flight
Island hopping, boat parties, crystal-clear water and some of the best summer vibes in Europe.
2.5 hour flight
Pasta, beach towns, Aperol spritzes and chaotic Italian energy in the best possible way.
3.5 hour flight
Santorini sunsets, beach days and late dinners overlooking the water. Europe summer bucket-list material.
One of the biggest advantages of living in London is how easy it is to fund your travels while you’re there.
A typical week of hospitality, events or entry-level work in London can earn around £400–£600+ per week, while budget airlines regularly offer flights around Europe for less than the cost of a Sydney night out.
The maths genuinely works.
Budget airlines charge heavily for checked bags. A backpack is usually all you need for a 2–4 day trip.
Flights are often cheapest 1–3 weeks before departure, especially outside major holidays.
Think rooftop bars, social events, beach clubs and instant travel friends — very different to what most Aussies expect.
Flights from Gatwick, Stansted and Luton are often significantly cheaper than Heathrow.
Some of the best trips happen because your mates randomly booked flights on a Thursday night.
✔️ Reliable work opportunities
✔️ Weekly income
✔️ Huge Aussie expat scene
✔️ Easy access to Europe
✔️ The flexibility to travel constantly without burning through savings
You’re not choosing between “working” or “travelling”.
Living in London lets you do both at the same time.
With Jumpstart London, we help get your:
✔️ Job support sorted before arrival
✔️ Accommodation organised
✔️ UK visa guidance covered
✔️ London setup easier from day one
So instead of spending months figuring it out alone, you can land in London ready to work, earn and start planning your first Euro Summer.
