Backpack stolen from right over our heads on train in Cologne. Beware of backpack swapping!
Backpack was stolen from right above our head. The thief swapped it with another empty stolen backpack. It apparently happens all the time on this route but we didn't know this as tourists. There are no signs that say such. After traveling on trains throughout Europe, this was unexpected. Lots of hindsight on things we could've done to avoid this but this is a popular trick according to the conductor. Harsh lesson learned. Stay safe out there #travel