In this edition, we’re highlighting some of the lowest one-way fares from the U.S. for May—think Paris for $233 and Tokyo for $355. We’re also covering a big shift in EU travel policy: Malta’s golden passport program is being shut down following a major court ruling.

Whether you're chasing spring sunshine or planning long-term travel freedom, there’s something here for every nomad.

This Week in Nomad Deals

✈️Cheap Flights for May: Our monthly flight deals report shows the cheapest overseas flights from the U.S.

🛂Malta Passport Ruling: A top EU court has ruled that Malta must dismantle its popular “golden passport” scheme.

Passports

Malta Loses Golden Passport Case

Malta’s controversial “golden passport” program is officially coming to a close. The European Union’s top court has ruled that the scheme violates EU law, declaring it illegal.

Launched in 2013, Malta’s program allowed wealthy foreigners to purchase citizenship by investing around €1 million in the country. In return, they gained access to all the benefits of EU citizenship, including visa-free travel and residency rights across the bloc.

Why It Ended

The European Court of Justice found that offering citizenship without requiring a real connection to the country—such as residency or cultural ties—goes against EU treaties. It also stated that such schemes undermine trust between EU member states.

What’s Next?

Malta was the last EU country running a full investor citizenship program. However, a number of countries still offer passports for sale in 2025.

Flight Deals

U.S. Cheap Airfare Report: April 2025

Starting your nomad journey or craving a spring escape? Either way, we’ve got you covered with flight deals from the U.S to overseas destinations. From last-minute steals to hidden budget-friendly routes, here’s what’s on our cheap airfare radar for May. (Stay tuned for our upcoming European edition!).

Latin America

Fly to Cartagena from Ft. Lauderdale for just $61 or head to Bogotá starting at $83, with additional options from Miami and New York under $110. Medellín is also a steal, with flights from Orlando for $87 and Ft. Lauderdale for $102.

Mexico-bound travelers can snag flights to Mexico City from Houston for $81, or from San Antonio and Dallas for just $94. Guadalajara is widely acc

essible too, with flights from Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, and Los Angeles all priced at $94. Most of these one-way fares are with Spirit or Volaris, and select dates are available in late May.

Asia

Incredible flight deals to Asia are popping up this week, with roundtrip fares from the U.S. dipping well below $500. Fly to Tokyo from Los Angeles for just $355, or head to Taipei and Bangkok starting at $418 and $420, respectively. Flights from San Francisco are just as competitive, including Bangkok for $430, Ho Chi Minh City for $443, and Taipei for $457. Even flights to Tokyo from San Francisco are a steal at $462.

Additional standout deals include Hong Kong from LA for $495 and Da Nang from either San Francisco ($524) or Seattle ($534).

Europe

Europe is calling—and these flight deals are making it hard to resist. Fly from New York to Paris or Copenhagen for just $233, both departing May 12. Other standout New York fares include Athens for $234 (April 28), Oslo for $236 (May 27), and Amsterdam and London for just $244 on May 12. Rome is also an excellent value at $319 on various dates. Travelers from Boston can score flights to Brussels, London, or Helsinki for as low as $236, with Helsinki available on May 26. And if you're flying from Seattle, Oslo is just $236 on May 27.