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You may have a passion for travel but find yourself lacking the time to go on adventures due to your work schedule. The good news is that nowadays you can combine work and travel in many different areas—and actually make good money.

From travel blogger to diplomat, browse through the gallery to see the high-paying jobs that allow you travel the world.

▲Interpreters and translators have the advantage of being able to travel around the world as they can use their language skills abroad.

▲According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 2017 median pay for translators and interpreters was US$47,190 per year. Those who have built an industry-specific career (i.e. scientific or government services) can aim for bigger paychecks.

▲Meeting planners have to coordinate events, conventions, and other meetings by arranging everything from food service to location. They often have the chance to travel to attend the events they organize.

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They may not have the highest-paying job (around US$49,000a year), but they have other perks, such as getting to travel with all expenses paid. Also, demand for event planners is on the rise.

▲Teaching English abroad is a great opportunity for travel lovers, as it gives them a chance to get to know other countries and cultures while meeting new people.

▲Depending on the experience you have, and the country you decide to work in, monthly salaries can go up to US$5,000. Nowadays, the best paid English teaching jobs are in the Middle East and Asia.

▲Being a travel blogger is the dream for many young people these days. Competition is fierce and although it allows you to travel for a living, it's no piece of cake—it is a time-consuming job.

▲Professional bloggers can earn six figures a year! And although the perks don't always come in huge paychecks, if you build your brand properly, you'll be offered all sorts of incredible hotel stays and interesting travel opportunities.

▲A diplomat is a state-appointed professional who represents the sending state and conducts diplomacy overseas. Diplomats are often appointed for two to three years at a time, but it also depends on their position and experience.

▲As with any job, the higher up in the rank, the more you make. According to salary.com, senior diplomats can make over US$100,000 a year.

▲If you're in the entertainment industry and you're passionate about traveling, a great way to combine both is by auditioning to be a cruise ship entertainer.

▲Roles can vary from singers, to show dancers, and musicians. According to Glassdoor, a cruise ship singer can make up to US$4,000 to US$5,000 a month.

▲An intelligence officer collects information for security and foreign policy goals. It's not an easy career to build, but spies sure get to travel around the world frequently.

▲For instance, a CIA position is typically considered a high-paying government job. The average salary is around US$125,000.

▲Much of a wildlife biologist's working life consists of field research (if they're not at the lab), which can take them to all sorts of far-flung places around the world.

▲Those who want a good position will need to invest in their education, and PhDs are often required. The median annual wages are around US$60,500.

▲Logisticians are in charge of an organization's supply chain, from supplier to consumer. If you work for a company with an international supply chain, you can expect to travel for work often.

▲This slightly tedious job actually pays well. The average annual salary is around US$54,000, but wages depend on both education and previous experience.

▲Sure, becoming an astronaut isn't easy at all, and the odds of being chosen to go to space are incredibly low. But is there a cooler job that allows you to travel as far as outer space? No.

▲Salaries vary with each individual’s academic achievements and work experience, but a NASA astronaut can earn anywhere between US$66,026 and US$144,566 per year.

▲Becoming a pilot is an obvious career choice that allows you to travel the world while getting paid. It takes a lot of time and training to become a pilot, but it pays off.

▲Apart from the discounted fares and travel perks, airline pilots also earn well—anywhere between US$100,000 to US$180,000, according to Time Money (although wages depend on many factors).

▲Just like pilots, flights attendants are not only paid to travel the world, they also get insane discounts or free perks through their airlines.

▲Wages vary immensely depending on the airlines, as low-cost ones pay much less than mid-range or luxury ones, and also how many hours they fly. Flight attendants can earn anywhere between US$25,000 and US$80,000 a year!

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The tech industry can be a rewarding one, with jobs in software development, engineering, and project management among some of the highest-paid ones.

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The good thing is that you can find many remote opportunities in this field. For instance, web developers can earn between US$30,000 to US$90,000 a year, depending on the country.

▲There is a high demand for nurses all over the world, which makes it easier to find international job opportunities.

▲The whole process usually requires some documentation, especially if you need a visa. These are the countries with the highest-paid salaries for nurses.

▲If you're into diving and traveling the world, then becoming an instructor is a great way to combine both.

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Scuba instructors can have a fixed job, or more commonly, earn per dive/student. Their wages also depend on where in the world they work, with some making US$500 a month while others make US$4000-6000.