I couldn't agree more. It's fun going with a really good guy friend or two, but if you hang out with anymore, you look like a stag party.

Going solo is a lot of fun. First, you don't have to worry about your friend not liking this place or that place, or going where he wants to go but you don't want to.

And you get to meet other hostellers if you feel bored. The biggest plus, is the freedom you get to hook up with local girls. Much better than hooking up with travelling girls.