Fed up with your 9-5? Making money by doing something you actually enjoy might feel like an unattainable dream – but it doesn't have to be. 

After all, everyone has a hobby or two. While we don’t necessarily pursue them for financial gain, some pastimes can be seriously profitable.

Read on for our round-up of the most lucrative hobbies, and discover the stories of real-life people who've turned their interests into successful side hustles. 

All dollar amounts in US dollars, unless otherwise stated.