Soft drinks
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Different soft drinks are popular around the world. On a trip abroad you may encounter interesting beverages that you’ve never heard of before — do try them out.
UnderstandA soft drink is a beverage that typically contains carbonated water, a sweetener and a natural or artificial flavoring.
Branded drinksHere are some soft drinks that can be regarded as local specialties in one way or another.
Regional non-alcoholic drinks"How does one convert water to wine?" - "??" - "Schorle."
BuySoft drinks can be purchased at a lot of different places; supermarkets, kiosks, street vendors and restaurants among others, and the prices often vary a lot.
SeeA few destinations have major soft-drink-related attractions.
Stay healthyIn countries with low regulatory standards, watch out for fake products, where water bottles can be refilled with low quality or even dangerous tap water (ask for and only accept sealed products).
RespectIn some public spaces, like transport systems, eating or drinking anything at all may be prohibited.
See alsoWhen eating street food or especially the North American variant of fast food, soft drinks are frequently the beverage of choice (although there are often other alternatives available too).
Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Soft drinks" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Tiia Monto, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons