Need to charge my ipod when traveling

are ipods adaptable to 220 volts in europe? do i need any special equipment to charge?

If you purchase an Apple iPod wall charger, then they are capable of charging from any outlet that has a voltage range of between 100 and 240 volts. No other equipment needed except of course the pin adaptors for the different wall sockets. These can be purchased cheaply at travel stores and airports etc.
Apple do a world traveller kit, but in my view it's expensive.
Most non Apple branded chargers are the same, but you should check the voltage range before you buy just to be certain.

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