Travelling is one of my favorite things to do. I’ve flown all over the US and Europe, driven from California to Boston, rode an Amtrak train from Chicago to New York, and even took a multi-day Greyhound bus trip. Nothing makes seeing the beautiful scenery from the window of a car, plane, or train, better than having the perfect music from your iPod playing in the background.

Fortunately to get the most out of your iPod on a long trip, you won’t have to spend an arm and a leg because all the accessories you’ll need are completely interchangeable and will give you multiple other uses.

If you’re traveling by plane, train, or bus, you’ll need to use a high quality pair of  ipod headphones to block out the annoying noises of babies crying and other passengers snoring. I recommended a pair of in-ear earphones for superior comfort and sound quality. Since you’ll be potentially listening for hours back to back, investing in good headphones is a must.

Nowadays many planes, trains, and buses have electrical outlets so you can charge your laptop or cell phone.  To take advantage of this, get a wall outlet charger to directly plug your iPhone or iPod into the available sockets.

If you’re traveling via a mode of transportation that doesn’t have an electrical outlet, consider getting a Dynamic External Battery. You can pre-charge it and just refill your iPod or iPhone’s battery just by plugging it in. These pack a lot of power in small package, which makes using them for travel an excellent choice.

If you’re traveling by car the single most important accessory you will ever own is a car iPhone charger. Don’t get stuck without one of these on a road trip or you’ll end up having to spend a ridiculous amount of money for a cheap low quality one at a gas station in the middle of nowhere. Whether you’re just using your iPod for music, or an iPhone for both music and calling, you won’t regret having this with you; maybe even consider getting a back up car charger for your glove box.

Finally, if you’re your traveling on a long car trip don’t bother with a low tech tape adapter for connecting your iPod or iPhone to your car’s sound system, use an FM transmitter. These give you excellent sound quality, and leave your mobile device within grasping range to change the music at anytime. Also most work with all iPod and iPhone models for added convenience.