Goofing around Jurassic Mile

“Daddy, when are you taking me to Jurassic Mile?” Pangzi asked. “What for? You’ve already been to the world’s best theme park with hundreds of life-size dinosaurs. This Jurassic Mile is a poor cousin,” I said. “But all my classmates have visited Jurassic Mile. I FOMO!” “It’s so hot!” “We go in the evening, okay?” …

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Time stands still at this Seoul dinosaur museum

There’s a reason why I like museums so much – they’re older than me. Judging by its occupants, the Gwacheon National Science Museum is as old as it gets. It’s effectively a Seoul dinosaur museum. “Daddy, why are we going Jurassic Park?” Pangzi asked, though he didn’t mind one bit. “Because you’re starting to make …

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Hard to stay dry at KSL dinosaur theme park

“Want to see a dinosaur theme park?” I asked Pangzi. Although the Jurassic World fever had subsided, I thought that’s still the best way to trick him into following me to Johor Bahru for the weekend. “I… don’t know. Where’s the dinosaur theme park?” he hesitated. “I’m still sick.” I felt his forehead. THIS fever …

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No dinosaurs in REDSEA Gallery at Dempsey Road

When I wanted to take Pangzi to the REDSEA Gallery at Dempsey Road for his usual dose of art appreciation, he’d expected to see nothing but dinosaurs. “That’s Dempsey Road, and we’re going for an exhibition called Edge of the World, not Jurassic World,” I reminded him. However, I did promise him there would be some animals …

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K+ gives new meaning to Orchard Road

Ion Art is great, but with K+, there’s a new kid in town to rival the incumbent for the attention of art buffs like Pangzi. Orchard Road suddenly has more to offer than just streets of shopping. “Art gallery again?” Pangzi protested. “This time we’re going Orchard Road, not just anywhere,” I said in defence. …

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