Another first time going in Jan
I made my flight arrangements and I have been RTFF and it has been useful to prepare for trip in terms of what to expect, how to be safe etc, learning Spanish (just bought Duolingo). But I have some tactical questions for which I'm unable to pickup the answers from the posts (very likely my comprehension issues).
1. Stay. I'm narrowing down to El Poblado or Laureles based many posts that say safe bet for first timers in terms of safety. But I could not narrow down to specific hotel or airbnb that ids the girls every time and 24 X7 security etc. I don't mind a small fee for each guest if that's what I need to pay for my peace of mind. Any recommendations or keywords I need to search the forum for specific hotel or airbnb recommendation?
2. Facebook contacts. I established a facebook couple of months and started providers in my local area but I need to be friends with girls in Medellin. I'm not sure how to do that. Somebody mentioned that there is dedicated post that covers the tips / steps to find girls in Medellin to send friend request but I could not find that post. Can someone kindly provide some information please?
3. Phone. I want to access my US phone number so am I better off to buy a dual SIM cheap phone here in US and activate my local number in one of the SIMs and buy another SIM when I'm in Medellin? If so, where would I buy it? In the airport? I heard someone mentioned "Claro" is that store or a carrier?
Sorry for all newbie questions. I didn't skip on RTFF but I just have tactical guidance. I promise post my experience after my trip.