As I write this, I’m sitting in a crowded terminal in Boston’s Logan Airport waiting for my flight to France. Though there’s a lot of madness around me, I try not to get caught up in it. I like to think of myself as the eye of the storm — calm amongst the chaos.

Being balanced, serene and centered while traveling is something of an art. But it’s worth the effort and practice — traveling is a lot more enjoyable when you’re present and calm.

To that end, here are a few tips to get your Zen on:

This summer, Rail Europe has partnered with the IGLTA to offer its “Fab Four” LGBT campaign through July 19.

With this exclusive offer, travelers receive a 10% savings on any rail pass servicing Europe’s most notable countries for gay and lesbian travel: Switzerland, Denmark, The Netherlands and Germany.

These “fab four” countries are well-known as top destinations for charming gay and lesbian travelers.

Switzerland has a lively gay scene and offers travelers an exciting mix of bars and restaurants, shopping, and beautiful sites.

TOKYO, Japan – Magnet Tours, the first and only tour operator in Japan focused on the LGBT market, today joined the growing chorus of voices from pop star Lady Gaga to senior tourism officials in proclaiming that Japan is open and ready for business.

All believe that tourism will be an important part of Japan’s recovery and a way to strengthen the country’s economy, just as tourism played an important role in New Orleans’ recovery following Hurricane Katrina.

All of us have priorities. For me, traveling is near the top of my list — just under staying healthy. Unfortunately, the two don’t always go hand-in-hand—but in my globetrotting adventures, I’ve managed to learn a few tricks.