Hello, true-believers! It’s time for more traveling and internet fun! Try to contain yourself.

Here’s how it works. People send emails to the contact link in the sidebar, and then we look at them and put our favorites in this list for you, the reader. We also find stuff on the Twitter, which, apparently, all the kids are using. Sometimes we find information on Facebook, but most of the time we just tend our farm and fight ninja zombies.

And that’s how computers work.

Here:

BREAKING: Two Pakistani planes receive bomb threats, via MSNBC

CNN, “What’s next in airport screening?”

To which Time replies, “It’s gotta be the shoes.”

Global Grasshopper lists 10 beautiful spots for autumn vacations.

USA Today wants to know if you would use refilled hotel toiletries?

The Disney Blog reports that Disney Cruise Lines are sponsors of environmental summer camps in the Bahamas.

Gadling reflects on 9/11.

Nerd’s Eye View looks at travel from A to Z.

Disney’s Aulani on Oahu is almost open!

Help Cape Town save the rhinos!

Bondi Beach in Australia is NatGeo’s photo of the week.

Lonely Planet helps you eat elsewhere.

Yahoo! shows that idiot tourists can be from anywhere.

Frommer’s on hurricanes and travel.

And there you have it, fellow travelers — stuff from the internets. Enjoy, and travel safe!

Hitting the open road is a great way to make sure you and your kids see more of the world, but it can also do a lot of damage to that world. Burning fuel, throwing away disposable containers from grab-n-go food, and paying less attention to your conservation habits can turn your world travels into an eco-nightmare. Here are a few tips for staying green when you travel.

Walk when you can, share if you must.

You probably do a lot more moving about town when you’re visiting a new one than you do when you’re home. That doesn’t mean you have to increase your fossil fuel use. Walk when you can or ride a bike. If that’s not possible, take advantage of public transportation to cut costs and fuel emissions.

Avoid the water bottle trap.

It’s important to stay hydrated on the road and you can often spot a tourist by the plastic water bottle. However, plastic is bad when it comes to being good to the Earth. Invest in a reusable water bottle with a filter so you can stay hydrated without contributing to landfills and plastic production.

Bring your own shopping bag.

Do you bring your own shopping bag to the grocery store at home? Remember to throw a few in your backpack when you head out to buy souvenirs. While you’re out shopping, look for products that don’t use unnecessary packaging and say no to extra pamphlets and brochures from shops and museums.

Limit your laundry.

Most hotels will give you the option of reusing towels and linens to save on water and laundry soap. You can also rewear your own clothes to cut down on the amount of laundry you need to do when you get home. Consider using a clothes line in the hotel shower to eliminate the need for a dryer.

What’s your favorite tip for green travel?

Photo: Britt Reints

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water… it’s another round of Travel Around the Internet! (no sharks were harmed in the writing of this post).

Here’s how it works. We look at stuff on the internet and then tell you about it. It saves you time and keeps us from working too hard. it’s a win-win!

If you would like to see your travel-related link featured on UpTake contact us via the Editor’s email link in the right sidebar. We’ve also been known to Twitter.

And here we go:

GQ’s guide to Seattle isn’t really just for men.

Marc and Angel Hack Life share 54 lessons from 14 years of travel.

Frommer’s ranks some hotel rooftop bars, because they found a way to get paid to drink. Well played, Frommer’s.

USA Today thinks people won’t travel this Labor Day.

National Geographic lists 20 places in the U.S. to see animals FOR FREE (not counting your neighborhood park).

Lonely Planet talks destinations and desserts.

MSNBC reports that Irene cracked the Washington Monument.

Time, says Gadling, stands still in Texas (something I’ve often suspected).

Hurricane season is hurting cruises at CNNTravel.

New roller coasters on deck for 2012 at Jaunted.

BootsnAll lists 12 of the best train rides in the world.

CBS:Best of L.A. walks you through the Dinosaur Hall.

The Disney Blog reports on the expanding kingdom of Adventures by Disney.

And that concludes this week’s installment of Travel Around the Internet. Please note that opinions here are those of the editor and not necessarily those of UpTake, although they should be. I’ve got good opinions.

Travel well!

I have always loved traveling, but I’ve just recently begun traveling extensively with my two kids. In the past, our trips together include visits to families, beaches, and historic cities with more relics than crowds. In other words, safety wasn’t a big concern. However, recently we’ve been visiting major cities as a family, including Washington, DC; Philadelphia; and New York City recently. These trips have brought about the need for new safety lessons and rules.

Tips for Keeping Kids Safe in Big Cities

Have money for panhandlers ready. If your kids or family are into helping the homeless on the street, set some funds aside in an easy to access pocket before heading out for the day. This will prevent you digging through bags and purses – which is a great way to get robbed – and also put a limit on how much you hand out each day, which can be important if you’re raising a kid who notices every single cardboard sign in the city. If your family policy is to walk by without giving, have that talk with your kids before you come face to face with an outstretched hand.

Have an “in the event of separation” plan. Talk to your kids about finding a police officer and go over exactly what information they should give, whether that’s a cell phone number or a hotel  name. It’s also a good idea to have the name of out-of-town relatives on the tip of everyone’s tongue as well as a previously agreed upon meet-up point in town.

Use the buddy system. My 11-year old doesn’t generally have to hold hands, but he did have to stick close to me on busy New York streets while his younger sister was his dad’s sidekick. Both kids were required to hold hands while crossing streets and neither complained thanks to discussions ahead of time about large crowds and safety measures.

That’s really about it as far as extra preparations for the kids. Our goal was to expose them without scaring them but also keep them safe and these minor adjustments, along with the common sense we’d practice if traveling alone, were all we needed to have a great time without losing anyone or getting mugged.

Photo by Britt Reints