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Nikita Butalia

MOVING TO CANADA

All about moving to Toronto, studying at Schulich and exploring the country

In 2019 I moved to Canada to study in the IMBA program at the Schulich School of Business. Relocating has been a journey of many ups and downs that I’ve put together in this section, to offer information, experience, and hope to anyone who is making the decision to move countries.

Read on, for a student’s perspective on life in Canada, working your way into an incredible job and stories from travels and trials in this fair country.

Destination Guides

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Greece

Russia

New Zealand

Sri Lanka

Hi! I’m Nikita Butalia:)

Let’s Stumble Around The World Together

Welcome to Stumbling Around Delhi! I’m Nikita Butalia and you’re about to join my journey of discovery that began around my home city of New Delhi but ended up around the world. A passion for travel and endless wanderlust led to a massive appetite for travel that’s never satiated since. Here’s to inspiration from sunsets, mountain tops and late night city lights. Happy reading!

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Instagram post 18416910826054553 The recipe for a little personal time off: a corner in the sun, a box of cupcakes, a little hot choc with marshmallows & a good book. 🧁☕️📖☀️

Gave myself an afternoon of self care with @bobbetteandbelle’s Valentine’s Day sweet treats 💝 

#vday #torontoeats #torontobakery #torontocoffeeshop #torontobaker

The recipe for a little personal time off: a corner in the sun, a box of cupcakes, a little hot choc with marshmallows & a good book. 🧁☕️📖☀️

Gave myself an afternoon of self care with @bobbetteandbelle’s Valentine’s Day sweet treats 💝

#vday #torontoeats #torontobakery #torontocoffeeshop #torontobaker
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Instagram post 17998907150390462 Mistakes were made along the way! 😅 Some that cost us dearly, but there’s no other way to learn & build. Going to talk about those in the next reel. @thestumblingstore 🦋

Mistakes were made along the way! 😅 Some that cost us dearly, but there’s no other way to learn & build. Going to talk about those in the next reel. @thestumblingstore 🦋 ...

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Instagram post 18009521429223151 Why does it feel like several months have already passed? 😂 

#2024sofar #torontolife #torontolife #lifevlog

Why does it feel like several months have already passed? 😂

#2024sofar #torontolife #torontolife #lifevlog
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Instagram post 17861847480089374 my only vibe this winter is board games, books, a cozy cottage and the homebody life. 

PJs: @sleepyheadpjs 

#cozylifestyle #cozyplace #wintervibes #cottagelife #torontoweekend #ontariotravel

my only vibe this winter is board games, books, a cozy cottage and the homebody life.

PJs: @sleepyheadpjs

#cozylifestyle #cozyplace #wintervibes #cottagelife #torontoweekend #ontariotravel
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Instagram post 17855997738103026 a cottage full of your closest friends & nothing but banter over morning coffee ☕️ 

Cottage: @threekeyswaupoos 
Location: @visitthecounty 
PJs: @sleepyheadpjs 💗

#slowliving #slowmorning #cottagelife

a cottage full of your closest friends & nothing but banter over morning coffee ☕️

Cottage: @threekeyswaupoos
Location: @visitthecounty
PJs: @sleepyheadpjs 💗

#slowliving #slowmorning #cottagelife
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Instagram post 17855870151101973 The only thing keeping me sane this month ☕️ snug corners in beautiful cafés! 

📍@liuloqum 

#torontocoffee #torontocoffeeshop #januarymood

The only thing keeping me sane this month ☕️ snug corners in beautiful cafés!

📍@liuloqum

#torontocoffee #torontocoffeeshop #januarymood
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Instagram post 17965487012563351 Here’s why I took time off: 

1. Travelled to india to sort our operations - set it up completely, while also taking the time off to focus on our wedding 

2. Working through getting alternative payment options for India: UPI included! 

3. Website redesign is underway: meanwhile, we’re still accepting orders. A few pieces are discounted - we are about to end discounting on the site for the future, as we produce just enough to ensure there’s no overproduction! 

(It’s one of our priorities, to ensure we don’t promote fast fashion) 

4. Thinking through our brand strategy: one of things I’ve learnt is that we continue to pivot as we try to get closer to our product-market fit. But we want to ensure we’re super clear about “what” we are doing & “why” we are doing it. Part of our redesign project also allows us to get super crisp about our brand purpose & mission. 🤓💗

#dayinthelife #brandowner #torontolife

Here’s why I took time off:

1. Travelled to india to sort our operations - set it up completely, while also taking the time off to focus on our wedding

2. Working through getting alternative payment options for India: UPI included!

3. Website redesign is underway: meanwhile, we’re still accepting orders. A few pieces are discounted - we are about to end discounting on the site for the future, as we produce just enough to ensure there’s no overproduction!

(It’s one of our priorities, to ensure we don’t promote fast fashion)

4. Thinking through our brand strategy: one of things I’ve learnt is that we continue to pivot as we try to get closer to our product-market fit. But we want to ensure we’re super clear about “what” we are doing & “why” we are doing it. Part of our redesign project also allows us to get super crisp about our brand purpose & mission. 🤓💗

#dayinthelife #brandowner #torontolife
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Instagram post 17886793628979210 nowhere to be but home 🤍 

#torontolife #torontolifestyle #torontowinter

nowhere to be but home 🤍

#torontolife #torontolifestyle #torontowinter
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Instagram post 17846532534122752 mental health update ✌🏻hermit season has arrived. who else has stopped leaving their house? 🙂

#torontowinter #torontolife #canadalife

mental health update ✌🏻hermit season has arrived. who else has stopped leaving their house? 🙂

#torontowinter #torontolife #canadalife
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Instagram post 18029486293836748 My favorite store: @willsandprior 🕯 for anyone who loves home decor, skincare & aesthetics. This place is made with so much love & attention to detail, I can’t help but stop by every time I’m in Stratford. 

If ever I open a physical space for @thestumblingstore, I’d want to make it as creative as this place 🤍

My favorite store: @willsandprior 🕯 for anyone who loves home decor, skincare & aesthetics. This place is made with so much love & attention to detail, I can’t help but stop by every time I’m in Stratford.

If ever I open a physical space for @thestumblingstore, I’d want to make it as creative as this place 🤍
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Instagram post 17919969230832000 Another year in the books ⭐️ a beautiful holiday season in Toronto! 

#torontowinter #torontolife

Another year in the books ⭐️ a beautiful holiday season in Toronto!

#torontowinter #torontolife
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