About Us

Anki Cowen

East Coast EdVentures co-founder and president, Anki Cowen, came to the United States from her native Sweden in 1983 as an au pair. Eager to learn about her new home, Anki found that travel was the best way to get to know the country, its history and culture. And it was a great way to meet new friends, too.


In 1997, while working as an au pair coordinator outside Boston, Anki and a friend organized a trip for several dozen au pairs to Washington, DC, the first of many such adventures for their new company, East Coast EdVentures.

Ron the Bus Driver

Today, East Coast EdVentures has made it possible for tens of thousands of au pairs and students from around the world to experience first-hand the eastern United States and Canada, to visit national landmarks and to learn in a fun and educational environment. Many of our customers come back again and again and bring their friends along as well. Here is what some of them have to say:

“The trip to Washington, DC was a memorable one for me. the sights, the sounds, the history, the tour was absolutely incredible!!!! The one thing that made the trip worth being on and touched my heart was the polite, sweet mannerisms of our tour guide and driver.” --Chantel


“Thank you very much for organizing these great trips. I loved the weekend in Philadelphia and was really impressed by the life of the Amish people. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to experience all that.” -- Anna-Katharina

“Hello, well the trip to Niagara Falls was awesome, it was really good, I had never expected to have so much fun! Not only the Falls, but also the nightlife was just great. I had so much fun, thank you for making it possible.” -- Yvonne


“We want to recommend this trip to everybody, it is a great and inexpensive opportunity to see the capital of the USA….and since East Coast EdVentures is organizing everything, the only thing you have to do is sit back and enjoy!”Take care-- Daniela, Tina and Beser





But, don't take their word for it. Come and see for yourself how East Coast EdVentures is the fun and exciting way to experience the East Coast, from Quebec City to Washington, DC!