USB charging ipod classic (5th) without the power adapter

I'm going to the Gambia, and purchased an extension chord that has a USB plug. The Electricity in The Gambia is 230 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. If I travel to The Gambia with a device that does not accept 230 Volts at 50 Hertz, you will need a voltage converter, will I need one for my ipod.
I have an adapter to plug in the extension chord, but can I plug the ipod into it directly via the USB port ? or do I have to use the adapter ? I have the Apple world travel adapters so it should not be a problem, but it would be convenient to use the USB directly in the extension chord. (i.e. is the small white ipod USB to outlet plug box needed at all ?)
thanks,
-Rogers

Jeff is correct. While I don't have a Classic, I do have a Touch and a 3rd gen Nano, both of which I charge with my old firewire charger. Others have reported using the Classic with older chargers.
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