Nomaded here for 2 weeks in September 2018. It was really good! It's definitely not cheap (on par with Singapore/Paris/etc) but it has everything needed for nomads: coworking spaces, 4g, lots of cafes with good wifi. The food is really good, there are many things to do. I didn't have any issues with my Ru debit card anywhere. I'd say it's a good destination.

Melbourne (MEL) to Male (MLE) Shortest Flight Duration: 16 hours 35 mins via Singapore DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE,VI,AU TO MALE,MV 5390 MI/ 8674 KM Not even close Im afraid. You can reach Melbourne via Singapore in a total flight duration of 12 hours and 15 minutes. West Jet flight from Melbourne to Singapore: 7 hours and 50 minutes Singapore Airlines flight from Singapore To Maldives: 4 hours and 25 minutes