Netherlands: Polders and Windmills - Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite

Watch the full episode: Holland’s polder land was once covered by the sea, but it was eventually encircled by dikes and dams, then drained. To pump out all that water, the Dutch used one of their leading natural resources: the wind. More info about travel to the Netherlands: #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #netherlands Visit for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: European Tours: Guidebooks: Travel Gear: Trip Consulting: