We spend a serious amount of money.
We ordered and payed our Round-the-world ticket. This means we know the route…

Amsterdam - New York - Mexico City - Los Angeles - Auckland - Sydney - Bangkok - Amsterdam

Oh, and I officially requested a sabbatical for a year.

A phone call from my “boss” brings me the good news. I have a year leave of absence, without pay.
This means I can leave for a whole year and come back to a guaranteed job. And that’s a good thing.