I use solderable breadboard / prototyping board, which splits the difference. You don't have to cut copper like you do with stripboard - and you don't have to make inevitably messy connections between holes like with the separate pads. (I never understood what the point of the protoboard with single holes is)
I sell boards like these in my tindie store
Similar products are available from other vendors, though I obviously think mine is better - I wasn't happy with what was available and started getting my own made.