In Puglia, these 5 magnificent villages combine a medieval past with an active local life. A different idea of southern Italy, far from the clichés and the crowds!

Italy will be managed by Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza, who has long sought the job and will finally get a chance to lead the nation into baseball's most prominent international tournament.

Getting to the piazza can be quite the trek on foot ... You can even watch the sunset from one of the outdoor cafes lining the square. Also, there are two flower gardens that come to life with ...

Be sure to hike to the top of the Piazza Michaelangelo, located across the Ponte Vecchio, for incredible city views and live music. Bring a bottle wine and watch the sunset — you won't want to ...

His concession of choice might have just been one-upped by Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic. Mike Piazza's team has an espresso machine in its dugout. Twitter account Growing Up Italian ...

While Piazza was focused, introverted, and sometimes angry on the field, away from it he’s chill, charming, and talkative. He spoke to me recently from his home outside Milan, Italy, where he ...