Nikita Butalia
Where to Next?
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.
Stumbling Around The World
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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Old Montreal recommendation: We visited @theboholab because the store front was adorable. It’s a ...
Oct 18
Old Montreal recommendation: We visited @theboholab because the store front was adorable. It’s a rug & decor store that also has a small to-go cafe inside. We got the hot choc, lavender earl grey tea & hibiscus chocolate brownies - all three things were amazing & a tad unique! Loved the brownies - they were so different from the usual choc brownies (I wasn’t expecting them to taste this good but they turned out quite good!)
Def worth stopping by for a little pick me up while strolling along the cobbled streets 🤍
#montrealcafe #cafemontreal #mtlpromos #independentcafe #montrealeats #tastemontreal #montrealrestaurant #localcoffeeshop #mtlfood #localcafe #montrealfood #mtlfoodie #yelpmtl #mtlshot #mtlmoments #igersmtl #mtllife #montrealcity #montrealstore #discovermontreal #montrealvibe #jetaimemontreal #exploremontreal
The cobbled streets of old MTL 🤍
#mtl #montrealoldport #oldportofmontreal ...
Oct 17
The cobbled streets of old MTL 🤍
#mtl #montrealoldport #oldportofmontreal #oldmontrealcity #oldmontreal #downtownmtl #mtlphotographer #montrealstyle #quebecblogger #montrealcity #mtl #montreal #oldportmontreal #torontostreetphotography #ilovemontreal #cityscenes #streetsofmontreal #mtlwanders #ig_montreal #montrealvibe #montrealphotos #streetphotographymontreal #montrealstreets
The fall drive of my dreams 😍 We drove from Toronto to Montreal this week and the fall trees were...
Oct 17
The fall drive of my dreams 😍 We drove from Toronto to Montreal this week and the fall trees were BRIGHT red, orange, yellow, fluorescent pink and neon green!
Already making plans for next fall: Toronto - Quebec City road trip? 🤪
#fallline #quebectourism #quebecphoto #quebectravelers #ontario #montrealcity #ontarioroadtrip #roadtripontario #oh_canada_ #quebecroadtrip #canadianroadtrip #canadaroadtrip #roadtripcanada #visitquebec #quebecenphotos #liveoutthere #chooseadventure #explorelocal #canadafall #fallcolourscanada #fallincanada #exploringworld #canadianautumn #autumnincanada #canadianfall #canadaeh #mycanada #canadiannature #quebecoriginal
Quaint bookstores make me break the “no more books until you’ve read everything on your ...
Oct 16
Quaint bookstores make me break the “no more books until you’ve read everything on your bookshelf” vow every time. That and $10 off Bill Bryson 😂 Anyone here ever been able to read EVERYTHING on their shelf? Seems like I’ve set myself up for failure 🤪 👀
#booksinstagram #independentbookstore #bookobsessed #bookshopping #bookstores #bookworm #bookstoretreasures #independentbookstores #bookstorefinds #readmorebooks #bookphoto #indiebookstore #montrealstyle #montrealers #mtl #montrealcity #montrealcitylife #cityofmontreal #montreallife
The perfect Montreal morning 😍
#montreal #montréal #montroyal #montroyalpark ...
Oct 16
The perfect Montreal morning 😍
#montreal #montréal #montroyal #montroyalpark #montreallife #montrealmoments #montrealphoto #montrealphotography #montrealphoto #parkphotography #picnicday #picnicinthepark #travelmontreal #montrealpics #parkpicnic #montrealfall #fallinmontreal
(swipe 👉🏻) Rave reviews led me to @schoolresto for brunch last week 😍
I’m ...
Oct 13
(swipe 👉🏻) Rave reviews led me to @schoolresto for brunch last week 😍
I’m floored, everything (everything!!!!) is amazing ♥️🙌🏻
#brunchtoronto #downtowntorontofood #downtowntorontoeats #torontobrunch #foodto #yyzfoodies #torontofoodblogger #torontorestaurants #brunchgoals #breakfastgoals😍 #brekky #breakfastisserved #morningfuel #holidayfood #breakfastofchamps #breakfastgoals #weekendbrunch #brunching #onmyplate #brunchtime #torontobreakfast #torontocoffee #cravethesix #torontofoodies #toreats #torontofoodblog #libertyvillagetoronto #libertyvillage #libertyvillageto
mini fall photo dump from around town 🍁
#fallcity #fallvibes🍁 #fallinthecity ...
Oct 13
mini fall photo dump from around town 🍁
#fallcity #fallvibes🍁 #fallinthecity #torontofall #fallto #fallintoronto #tdotlife #tdot_shots #ontariofall #torontoshots #torontobuildings #torontophotos #torontophotoshoot #phototoronto #torontophoto #torontophotography #photodumps #myphotodump #fallphotos #autumnphotography #fallphotoshoot #autumnphotoshoot #fallyall #fallcollection #seasonschanging #latefall #fallphotography #colorsofautumn
Toronto waters ✨ Mad fact we discovered on board the tourist ferry - apparently the Westin at ...
Oct 7
Toronto waters ✨ Mad fact we discovered on board the tourist ferry - apparently the Westin at harbour front had a revolving restaurant at the top of the building. Until one day it was struck by lightening and it never moved again 🌩
Crazy that cities have so much history & life before and after us!
#torontoharbour #torontoharbourfront #torontolakeshore #harbourfrontcentre #todotoronto #cntower #cntowertoronto #cntowerview #torontocity #torontotourism #tourismtoronto #destinationtoronto #curiositytoronto #narcitytoronto #narcitycanada #blogtoronto #exploretoronto #exploreto #torontotravels #torontotravel #torontoislands #torontoisland #torontoskyline
The most charming health clinic to ever be spotted 🤍
This week we visited #Kleinburg - a...
Oct 6
The most charming health clinic to ever be spotted 🤍
This week we visited #Kleinburg - a little “village” near Vaughan. I love exploring small towns for their architecture, coffee shops/bakeries and the long-gone vibe of cobbled pathways and painted store fonts. So exploring this tiny treasure not far from the city was such a lovely experience ✨ 🥰 The Halloween decorations made me feel like I was walking around a movie set!
#kleinburg #torontoexplore #torontofall #falltoronto #exploretoronto #discovertoronto #thingstodotoronto #narcitytoronto #blogto #curiocitytoronto #kleinburgvillage #vaughan #torontoeventplanner #torontoevents #torontovibes #fallvibes🍁 #oldarchitecture #smalltownvibes
Swipe 👉🏻 Is this the best underrated view in #Ottawa?
#ottawaview #ottawalife ...
Sep 27
Swipe 👉🏻 Is this the best underrated view in #Ottawa?
#ottawaview #ottawalife #exploreottawa #discoverottawa #tourismottawa #ottawatourism #ottawaphotographer #ottawaphoto #ottawaphotography #ottawalife #ottawastyle #ottawaontario #ottawaliving #ottawacity #ottawabeauty #ottawalove #ottawavalley
Swipe for mostly- cloudy Ottawa pt. 1 🌥 🤍
#DiscoverON #ottawatourism #narcityottawa ...
Sep 11
Swipe for mostly- cloudy Ottawa pt. 1 🌥 🤍
#DiscoverON #ottawatourism #narcityottawa #ottawanews #ottawadownntown #ottawariver #parliamenthill #igersottawa #nationalcapitalregion #canadacapital #igersontario #ottawaphoto #ottawavalley #ottawaontario #ottawariver #ottawaliving #ottawabloggers #ottawalocal #ottawa_online #discoverottawa #ottawaphotography #ottawaphotographer #ottawafun #ottawabeauty #ottawaliving #ottcity #ottawa #myottawa #ottawaphotographer #yow
Without a doubt my fav spot in all of Toronto!
I’ve loved it since the first time I ...
Sep 2
Without a doubt my fav spot in all of Toronto!
I’ve loved it since the first time I visited a friend who lives in Etobicoke. It’s in the middle of their neighbourhood 😭♥️ and there’s a green, grassy slope that looks over the water. No crowds, no parking issues (most days) and on one corner a couple swans will pay you a visit 😍
The water is so easily accessible too. It’s such an underrated, peaceful & beautiful place 🥺
#etobicokelakeshore #southetobicoke #greatertorontoarea #etobicoke #torontoliving #favespot #newfavoritespot #favouritespots #lifeatthelake #bythewater #lovetheview #sunnyskies #thatviewthough #lovethisplace #summerevening #waterspot #ontariolakes #lakeshoreontario #lakeontariosunset #ontariolake #lakeontario #ontario #onthewater #exploretoronto #toptorontophoto #the6ix #thesix #tdot #torontolife #yyzliving
lurking around the only castle in the city, convinced I belong here
#casaloma ...
Sep 2
lurking around the only castle in the city, convinced I belong here
#casaloma #casalomatoronto #casalomagardens #exploretoronto #torontobeauty #torontothingstodo #todotoronto #discoverontario #discovertoronto #torontoarchitecture #torontoheritage #heritagetoronto #castlesoftheworld #castlegarden #castle🏰 #torontotourism #tourismtoronto #torontorestaurant #torontotravels #torontotravel #torontotrip #torontodiaries #torontopatio #thegardensatcasaloma #gardenpatio #torontocity #torontocityvibes
Want to live in every cottage I meet 👀 Reminds me a little of Lorelai & Rory’s house 🌸 ...
Aug 5
Want to live in every cottage I meet 👀 Reminds me a little of Lorelai & Rory’s house 🌸
#smalltownlife #smalltown #smalltowncharm #smalltownvibes #smalltownstyle #niagaraonthelake #stcatharines #charmingcottage #cottageontario #niagara #cozycottage #countrycottage #englishcottage #cottageliving #cottagecountry #cottagelife #cottagevibes #stillfeelslikesummer #countryliving #cottagegarden #springflowers #cottagegardens #cottagegardenstyle #gardencottage #cottagetime #cottagetime❤️
The one thing I said before driving to Blue Mountain for my birthday was “I’ll do anything as ...
Jul 25
The one thing I said before driving to Blue Mountain for my birthday was “I’ll do anything as long as it’s not a hike”
Welllll we hiked. But it was downhill and I loved every bit of it!
If you’re interested in a mini-hike at Blue Mountain, just take the gondola to the top of the hill and choose the “Cascade” hike (you’ll find it on the map) - it’s downhill and you’d be waking along a stream 🌿
#bluemountain #bluemountainvillage #bluemountainhike #hikecanada #birthdayhike #hikevibes #hikeadventures #hikeday #hikeitout #outdoorgirls #summerhike #summerhikes #hikeoutfit #hikerbabe #canadaoutdoors #collingwoodontario #collingwood #torontodaytrip #hikeontario #ontariohiking #ontariohikes #dynamiteclothing #torontoblogger
We cut my birthday cake on the beach in Collingwood 😍 (anyone see a random person’s legs in the...
Jul 21
We cut my birthday cake on the beach in Collingwood 😍 (anyone see a random person’s legs in the background? 😂)
So lucky to have an incredible bunch of friends who went above & beyond to make my birthday a big hit! 💕
Shoutout to @mommyliubakes for this beautiful piece of art that tasted sooo damn incredible! 😍 Love supporting small businesses, specially those who create something this beautiful. If you live in Toronto & need a custom cake - they are truly exceptional! 😊
#birthdaycakeideas #birthdaycakesforgirls #caketoronto #torontobaker #torontocake #torontocakes #torontocakeartist #minimalistcake #minimalistcakes #pinkcakeideas #pastelcake #pinkcake #flowercake #cakesintoronto #simplecake #retrocake #handpaintedcake #yyzeats #cakestagram #cakedecorating #pinkcakes