I did a night in Istanbul. I was pleasantly surprised. I got two numbers just on the metro ride from the airport, and might of had a third, as a I foolishly ignored an IOI... I thought there were lots of cute girls, but I do appreciate the exotic look in addition to scandinavian blondes. I had success at the club Reina (though I'd love to see it in summer at full bloom), and hooked my first set. I had a choice between an Iranian girl who lived in Istanbul who didn't drink, and a Turkish girl who lived in Canada and who smoked and drank. The former was cuter, but the latter said dtf. Indeed she was. Dragged her outside for a passionate makeout, and rounded 2nd base. She then left with her friends so she wouldn't look like a total slut and we met up later).
I may have gotten lucky though. While there were 4-5 groups of girls at Reina, mostly there were mixed groups of cock-blocky guys. There were some Dutch models, who themselves were willing to talk, but huge bouncer-type Turkish dudes ran interference. I'm guessing they were high-end prostitutes, though hard to say... The place to game may be at the women's bathroom -- girls leave their groups, and then are good for swooping. I got some girl's number in the bathroom, and while she refused to meet at the club (in view of her friends), she blew up my phone later that night and the next morning. I exchanged instagram with several additional girls going back to the airport. My blonde hair and blue eyes were definitely popular in Istanbul. I would love to go back, although I would believe that sex tends to happen slowly there with normal girls.
A last note about Reina: drinks were $13 a pop. I tried sneaking in my own stuff, but they do a competent job frisking you, so no chance. Best bet is to pregame a bit and then go. At least when I was there in winter there was no cover. I tried to get into a club nearby, but they told me "no singles". A third "Arab club" near there let me in, but then said I had to get a table, minimum of $100US. I opted to bail. Reina did have lots of foreigners, but I only met expats rather than tourists (it was winter). I realized too late I should have said I "moved" there rather than was just there for one night... And you will have to compete with Turkish men for the expat girls. Particularly in summer when the place is booming, I think anyone in the game world would have at least a tolerable chance of success at Reina, which should be your backup option in any case.
I may have gotten lucky though. While there were 4-5 groups of girls at Reina, mostly there were mixed groups of cock-blocky guys. There were some Dutch models, who themselves were willing to talk, but huge bouncer-type Turkish dudes ran interference. I'm guessing they were high-end prostitutes, though hard to say... The place to game may be at the women's bathroom -- girls leave their groups, and then are good for swooping. I got some girl's number in the bathroom, and while she refused to meet at the club (in view of her friends), she blew up my phone later that night and the next morning. I exchanged instagram with several additional girls going back to the airport. My blonde hair and blue eyes were definitely popular in Istanbul. I would love to go back, although I would believe that sex tends to happen slowly there with normal girls.
A last note about Reina: drinks were $13 a pop. I tried sneaking in my own stuff, but they do a competent job frisking you, so no chance. Best bet is to pregame a bit and then go. At least when I was there in winter there was no cover. I tried to get into a club nearby, but they told me "no singles". A third "Arab club" near there let me in, but then said I had to get a table, minimum of $100US. I opted to bail. Reina did have lots of foreigners, but I only met expats rather than tourists (it was winter). I realized too late I should have said I "moved" there rather than was just there for one night... And you will have to compete with Turkish men for the expat girls. Particularly in summer when the place is booming, I think anyone in the game world would have at least a tolerable chance of success at Reina, which should be your backup option in any case.